Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 3 8440U

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 8440U
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
8.06
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.46
+191%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Ryzen 3 8440U by a whopping 191% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking929218
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.65
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.2434.16
Architecture codenameHawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date6 December 2023 (less than a year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size137 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistors20,900 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketFP7AM5
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsAES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 740M ( - 2500 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1424

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.

Ryzen 3 8440U 8.06
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.46
+191%

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.

Ryzen 3 8440U 12805
Ryzen 7 9700X 37270
+191%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.06 23.46
Integrated graphics card 8.28 1.98
Recency 6 December 2023 8 August 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 3 8440U has 318.2% faster integrated GPU, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 191.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8440U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 3 8440U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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