CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 73.5%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 88.1% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
675th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs690th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs234th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
4700GE
2,681

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
4700GE
19,831

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE
4700GE
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE with Radeon Graphics
4700GE
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
3.1 GHz
4700GE
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
4.3 GHz
4700GE
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
8 Threads: 16
4700GE
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
AM4
4700GE
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
35 W
4700GE
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 8 MB
4700GE

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.