Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs i7-9700E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700E
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.15
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 162 Watt
22.15
+172%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms i7-9700E by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking913232
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data37.95
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)6 April 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)0.1 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)0 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)96 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size180.3 mm21x 71 mm2 (CCD) + 121 mm2 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6570 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1151AM5 (LGA 1718)
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt162 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9700E 8.15
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 22.15
+172%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9700E 12600
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34259
+172%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9700E 1562
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 2725
+74.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9700E 6039
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 15165
+151%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.15 22.15
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.34
Recency 23 April 2019 6 April 2023
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 162 Watt

i7-9700E has 149.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 171.8% higher aggregate performance score, 40.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9700E in performance tests.


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