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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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 9 7900

  • Blender render score 421 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Blender render score 444 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.6 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 7900X is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900421

Median of 12 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X444

Median of 28 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

A73%Good
B77%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X · Max boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz

Office Work

A79%Excellent
B67%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A72%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A57%Good
B58%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 comes out ahead

It wins 1 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900

70/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

66/100

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 170 W (62% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (21% lower)
  • Blender render score 421 samples/min vs 444 samples/min (5% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (4% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (27% higher)
  • Blender render score 444 samples/min vs 421 samples/min (5% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 65 W (162% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 9 7900BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.421 samples/min444 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1228
Cores & clocks
Cores1212
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads2424
Base clock3.7 GHz4.7 GHz Better +27%
Max boost clock5.4 GHz5.6 GHz Better +4%
Memory & cache
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 4
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process5 nm5 nm
Release year20232022
Launch price$429$549

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 421 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 12 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $429. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 70 for Ryzen 9 7900 and 66 for Ryzen 9 7900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900X; for office work: Ryzen 9 7900; for daily use: Ryzen 9 7900; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 9 7900 vs Ryzen 9 7900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 9 7900 or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 421 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 12 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 9 7900 or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is rated at 170 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 65 W, so the Ryzen 9 7900 draws 162% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 9 7900 and the Ryzen 9 7900X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 launched at $429 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 9 7900 or the Ryzen 9 7900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (73 vs 77 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.