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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 7 8700G

  • Blender render score 266 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 3900X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 8700G266

Median of 11 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X275

Median of 12 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A46%Fair
B57%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB

Office Work

A71%Good
B40%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 8700G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A63%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 8700G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A43%Fair
B50%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3900X · Threads: 24 vs 16

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

56/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

47/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Base clock 4.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (11% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (11% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 64 MB (75% lower)
  • Cores 8 vs 12 (33% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 24 (33% lower)
  • Blender render score 266 samples/min vs 275 samples/min (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 16 MB (300% higher)
  • Cores 12 vs 8 (50% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 16 (50% higher)
  • Blender render score 275 samples/min vs 266 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (10% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (10% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 8700GBAMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.266 samples/min275 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1112
Cores & clocks
Cores812 Better +50%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1624 Better +50%
Base clock4.2 GHz Better +11%3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.1 GHz Better +11%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB64 MB Better 4.0x
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 2
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$329$499

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X posts a median render score of 275 against 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 11 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $329. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 56 for Ryzen 7 8700G and 47 for Ryzen 9 3900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 3900X; for office work: Ryzen 7 8700G; for daily use: Ryzen 7 8700G; for content creation: Ryzen 9 3900X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 8700G vs Ryzen 9 3900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 8700G or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X posts a median render score of 275 against 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 11 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 8700G or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 8700G draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 8700G and the Ryzen 9 3900X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G launched at $329 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 8700G or the Ryzen 9 3900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (46 vs 57 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.