AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 120W |
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 2 | Zen 5 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — driven by Cores (12), Boost Clock (5.6 GHz), L3 Cache (64 MB)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
3
performance points
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
9
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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