Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is ahead of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on all 7 shared benchmarks on file, by 9% to 29%, including 29% in Cinebench R23 multi (22,976 vs 17,866).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Released 2023 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D), 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 7800X3D | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 8 | 8 |
| threads | 16 | 16 |
| boost clock ghz | 5 | 5.2 |
| tdp w | 120 | 120 |
| l3 cache mb | 96 | 96 |
| socket | AM5 | 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, StorageReview, WePC, Notebookcheck, TechPowerUp, TechSpot, Overclocking.com, Igor's Lab, Club386, NanoReview, Geekbench Browser, PassMark and Tom's Hardware / PassMark; 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 7800X3D | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 multi (higher is better) Source: AlkTech |
— | 1,347 pts |
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: AlkTech, StorageReview, WePC, Notebookcheck |
17,866 points | 22,976 pts |
| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp |
17,967 points | — |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: AlkTech, TechSpot, StorageReview, WePC, Overclocking.com, Notebookcheck |
1,806 pts | 2,099 pts |
| Cinebench R23 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Overclocking.com |
1,796 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: Igor's Lab, WePC, Club386, NanoReview, Geekbench Browser |
15,051 points | 18,391 pts |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
14,288 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: Igor's Lab, WePC, Club386, NanoReview, Geekbench Browser |
2,671 points | 3,305 pts |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
2,634 points | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark, Tom's Hardware / PassMark |
34,284 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 |
3,759 points | — |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is ahead of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on all 7 shared benchmarks on file, by 9% to 29%, including 29% in Cinebench R23 multi (22,976 vs 17,866).
What did the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D cost at launch?
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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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