Ryzen 9 7900X against Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 7900X3D leads in games by 12%.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X has 6% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X is 4% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X typically costs $66 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 7900X is the better buy: 24 points per $100 against 20.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7900X | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 75 | 76 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 69 | 77 | 8 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 72 | 68 | 4 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 86 | 83 | 3 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 24 | 20.1 | 19%left |
| Typical price | $313 | $379 | $66left |
| Cores | 12 | 12 | level |
| Threads | 24 | 24 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 162 W | 42%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 7900X | 80 vs 78 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 7900X | 78 vs 76 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 74 vs 78 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 73 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 72 vs 77 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7900X | 75 vs 72 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 73 vs 75 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7900X | 76 vs 73 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7900X | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 4 X3D |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 120 / 162 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $313 | $379 |