Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 7 8700F

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 8700F
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
19.53
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+29.4%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Ryzen 7 8700F by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking293203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation55.7744.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency28.4319.94
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$270$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 8700F has 25% better value for money than Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)
Threads1616
Base clock speed4.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size178 mm270.6 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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 8700F 19.53
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+29.4%

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 8700F 31024
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40163
+29.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.53 25.28
Recency 1 April 2024 7 November 2024
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 7 8700F has 84.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 29.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 8700F in performance tests.


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