Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is ahead of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D on all 4 shared benchmarks on file, by 21% to 86%, including 56% in Cinebench 2024 multi (1,347 vs 863).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Released 2022 (Ryzen 7 5800X3D), 2024 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D). MSRP range: $449 · $479. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 8 | 8 |
| threads | 16 | 16 |
| boost clock ghz | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| tdp w | 105 | 120 |
| l3 cache mb | 96 | 96 |
| socket | AM4 | AM5 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from AlkTech, Tom's Hardware, StorageReview, Digital Trends, CGDirector, Notebookcheck, Igor's Lab, Guru3D, Club386, Geekbench Browser, PassMark and Puget Systems; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 multi (higher is better) Source: AlkTech, Tom's Hardware |
863 points | 1,347 pts |
| Cinebench 2024 single (higher is better) Source: Tom's Hardware |
94 points | — |
| Cinebench 2026 multi (higher is better) Source: Tom's Hardware |
3,568 points | — |
| Cinebench 2026 single (higher is better) Source: Tom's Hardware |
382 points | — |
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: AlkTech, Tom's Hardware, StorageReview, Digital Trends, CGDirector, Notebookcheck |
14,774 pts | 22,976 pts |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: AlkTech, Tom's Hardware, StorageReview, Digital Trends, CGDirector, Notebookcheck |
1,476 pts | 2,099 pts |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: Igor's Lab, Guru3D, Club386, Geekbench Browser, Tom's Hardware |
15,035 pts | 18,391 pts |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: Igor's Lab, Guru3D, Club386, Geekbench Browser, Tom's Hardware |
2,499 pts | 3,305 pts |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark, Tom's Hardware, Puget Systems |
33,151 pts | 39,967 pts |
| PassMark CPU Mark single thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,421 points |
| PassMark CPU Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,233 points | — |
| PassMark Single Thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,425 pts |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is ahead of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D on all 4 shared benchmarks on file, by 21% to 86%, including 56% in Cinebench 2024 multi (1,347 vs 863).
What did the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D cost at launch?
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D launched at a $449 MSRP and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $479. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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