AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 7900X were launched on the same day. They are almost similar, with the same architect, with the key difference in the number of cores, clock speed, and price. Here we have compared both CPUs in depth with benchmarks and gaming performance to determine which gives you a better value for money.
Main Differences
- Ryzen 9 5700X has a 5.4GHz Clock speed, while Ryzen 7 7900X has a 5.6 GHz Clock speed.
Specs Comparison
Before we take a look at benchmarks, let’s compare some specifications for both CPUs.
| Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Raphael) | Zen 4 (Raphael) |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| L1 Cache | 64K/core | 64K/core |
| L2 Cache | 1MB/core | 1MB/core |
| L3 Cache | 32MB(shared) | 64MB(shared) |
| Multiplier | 35x | 47x |
| Fabrication Process | 5nm | 5nm |
| Transistors | 6.57 billions | 13.14 billions |
| TDP | 105 W | 170 W |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Clock Seed | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| PCI Express Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Release date | 29 September 2022 | 29, September 2022 |
Benchmarks
Now that we have compared basic specs, let’s compare some popular benchmark standards between these two CPUs to find out which one comes out on top in performance.
Passmark Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 4205
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 4260(+1%)
PassMark Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 35910
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 51800(+44%)
Geekbench 6 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 2915
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 2927(+0.4%)
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 15280
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 17851(+16%)
Cinebench 2024 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 119
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 122(+2.5%)
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 1087
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1635(+40%)
Gaming benchmark tests
While benchmarks like Passmark and Geekbench give a general idea about the performance, they still don’t show the full picture. Here is the comparison between both CPUs in popular games to show you the real-life usage performance of these CPUs.
| Game | Ryzen 7 7700X(FPS) | Ryzen 9 7900X(FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Medium 1080p) | 151 | 151 |
| Watch Dogs Legion (Very High 1080p) | 153 | 153 |
| Hitman 3 (High 1080p) | 226 | 227 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn (Favor 1080p) | 210 | 212 |
| Spiderman Remastered (High 1080p) | 119 | 115 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Highest 1080p) | 191 | 191 |
| Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Low 1080p) | 397 | 401 |
| CS: GO (Medium 1080p) | 513 | 517 |
Productivity benchmark tests
Not everyone plans to use their PC for gaming purposes, but some people also use them for 3D design and video editing. So, we are also sharing some productivity benchmarks with you.
Blender (Lower is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 655
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 441(+39%)
Vray (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 22310
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 22310
Adobe Photoshop (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 1561(+5%)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1485
Adobe Premiere Pro (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 7 7700X – 1195
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1268(+6%)
Price
At the time of making this comparison, the Ryzen 7 7700X is available at $290, while the Ryzen 9 7900X is priced at $358. So, the Ryzen 9 7900X is around 23% more expensive compared to the Ryzen 9 7700X.
Conclusion – Which one should you buy?
Now, it’s time to look at all the data and figure out which one is the best option for you. First up, the Ryzen 7 7700X is 36% cheaper. However, it performs worse than the Ryzen 9 7900X in every scenario, especially when it comes to multi-core tasks.
If you look at the gaming performance, both CPUs perform almost similarly. Ryzen 7 7700X is significantly cheaper compared to Ryzen 9 7900X, so if your primary goal is gaming, then Ryzen 7 7700X would be a clear winner.
When it comes to productivity, the better multicore performance doesn’t really give that big of an edge to the Ryzen 9 7900X. Yes, it’s significantly better in Blender, but it performs the same in V-ray benchmark, and in Photoshop, it actually performs slightly worse.
After looking at all the benchmarks, it’s clear that the Ryzen 7 7700X provides much better value for your money, and it’s a better choice between the two.
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