AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Processor comparisons   12-02-2023
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice by looking at the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X tests and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, machine learning, streaming, programming. Here you can find useful information from different benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as 7zip, PassMark, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, Prime95, Handbrake, 3DMark, PCMark 10, Furmark, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, Blender, AIDA64, RealBench, MATLAB, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Valheim
DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Valorant
Watch Dogs Legion
Halo Infinite
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
Apex Legends
Grand Theft Auto V
Overwatch
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Death Stranding
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

65%

Ryzen 9 7900X

66%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 7900X is 1% better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

61%

Ryzen 9 7900X

62%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, League of Legends (LOL), NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), DOTA 2A, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	108.9	110.0
Valorant	123.7	125.1
Cyberpunk 2077	69.3	70.0
Apex Legends	116.3	117.5
Call of Duty Warzone	92.8	93.8
Overwatch	100.2	101.3
Red Dead Redemption 2	85.4	86.3
DOOM Eternal	61.9	62.5
Warzone	96.5	97.5
Assassin's Creed	103.9	105.0
Valheim	102.7	103.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

54%

Ryzen 9 7900X

42%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 9 7900X as it consumes less power: 120W vs. 170W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	281	310
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4725	5138
Cinbench 20 Single-core	685	749
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	11309	12290
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1761	1918
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	31092	33781

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Single-Core	3736	4063
Multi-Core	50148	54482

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Single-Core	1951	2172
Multi-Core	20471	21612

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Announcement date	April 06, 2023	September 27, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM5	AM5
Core name	Raphael	Raphael
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 4
Generation	5	5
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz	5.6 MHz
Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.7 MHz
Cores	8	12
Threads	16	24
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	13200 millions	12600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	120 W	170 W
Memory type	DDR5	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	768KB	768KB
L2 cache	12MB	12MB
L3 cache	64MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000910 100-100000910WOF	100-000000589

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 9 7900X is 10% better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen 9 7900X has 4 more core than Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is better: 3
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is better: 25
However, it should be realized that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X before making a choice which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D specs and review.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 9 7900X specs and review.