Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 5980HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5980HX
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.82
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57
+45.5%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen 9 5980HX by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking480249
Place by popularitynot in top-10012
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data38.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)no data
Power efficiency31.1717.01
Architecture codenameCezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 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

Ryzen 9 5980HX 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)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data162 MHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size180 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors10,700 million6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5980HX 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
SocketFP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA86x 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++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) ( - 2100 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX 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.

Ryzen 9 5980HX 14.82
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57
+45.5%

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 9 5980HX 23534
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34267
+45.6%

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.

Ryzen 9 5980HX 1942
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 2726
+40.4%

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.

Ryzen 9 5980HX 7756
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 15156
+95.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.82 21.57
Integrated graphics card 9.05 4.43
Recency 12 January 2021 4 January 2023
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 5980HX has 104.3% faster integrated GPU, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 45.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5980HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 5980HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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