Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen 7 7700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 7700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
22.64
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+52.5%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Ryzen 7 7700X by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking233109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.0466.82
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency20.4127.22
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date29 August 2022 (2 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 45% better value for money than Ryzen 7 7700X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm4 nm
Die size71+122 mm2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistors6,570 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475VSMT, 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 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2424

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 7 7700X 22.64
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+52.5%

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 7 7700X 35955
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+52.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 7700X 14131
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+51.3%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 7 7700X 163
+68%
Ryzen 9 9900X 97

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 7 7700X 2218
Ryzen 9 9900X 2544
+14.7%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 7 7700X 8074
+0.7%
Ryzen 9 9900X 8020

7-Zip

Ryzen 7 7700X 85707
Ryzen 9 9900X 122724
+43.2%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 7 7700X 355
Ryzen 9 9900X 398
+12.1%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 7 7700X 2313
+1%
Ryzen 9 9900X 2289

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 7 7700X 301
Ryzen 9 9900X 349
+15.9%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 7 7700X 261
+72.8%
Ryzen 9 9900X 151

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.64 34.52
Integrated graphics card 4.43 1.98
Recency 29 August 2022 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 7 7700X has 123.7% faster integrated GPU, and 14.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 52.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7700X in performance tests.


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