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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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 9700X

  • Blender render score 321 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Blender render score 317 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.8 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 7 9700X is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 9700X321

Median of 85 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X317

Median of 47 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

A59%Good
B61%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B43%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9700X · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A68%Good
B43%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9700X · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A46%Fair
B52%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 9 5900X · Threads: 24 vs 16

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

62/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X

50/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (15% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (3% higher)
  • Blender render score 321 samples/min vs 317 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 64 MB (50% lower)
  • Cores 8 vs 12 (33% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 24 (33% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 32 MB (100% higher)
  • Cores 12 vs 8 (50% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 16 (50% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (13% lower)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (3% lower)
  • Blender render score 317 samples/min vs 321 samples/min (1% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 9700XBAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.321 samples/min Better +1%317 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.8547
Cores & clocks
Cores812 Better +50%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1624 Better +50%
Base clock3.8 GHz Better +3%3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz Better +15%4.8 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB64 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 3
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242020
Launch price$359$549

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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 317 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 47 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.5 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $359. AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 62 for Ryzen 7 9700X and 50 for Ryzen 9 5900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Ryzen 7 9700X; for daily use: Ryzen 7 9700X; for content creation: Ryzen 9 5900X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 9 5900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 9700X or the Ryzen 9 5900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 317 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 47 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 9700X or the Ryzen 9 5900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 9700X draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 9 5900X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X launched at $359 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 9700X or the Ryzen 9 5900X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (59 and 61 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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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.