CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 shows superior performance with a 29.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2022

Market Position

133rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

7900

4,254

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

7900

51,697

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

7900

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor

7900

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

4.7 GHz

7900

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

5.6 GHz

7900

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

12 Threads: 24

7900

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

AM5

7900

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

170 W

7900

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

7900

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 drawing more power under load (170W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.