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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

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 7900X

  • Blender render score 444 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Blender render score 427 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 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900X444

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D427

Median of 9 submissions

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

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A77%Excellent
B88%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X3D · L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB

Office Work

A67%Good
B74%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X3D · TDP / base power: 120 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A62%Good
B67%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X3D · TDP / base power: 120 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A58%Good
B57%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D comes out ahead

It wins 2 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

66/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

72/100

AAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (7% higher)
  • Blender render score 444 samples/min vs 427 samples/min (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 128 MB (50% lower)
  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 120 W (42% higher)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Advantages

  • L3 cache 128 MB vs 64 MB (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 170 W (29% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (6% lower)
  • Blender render score 427 samples/min vs 444 samples/min (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 9 7900XBAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.444 samples/min Better +4%427 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.289
Cores & clocks
Cores1212
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads2424
Base clock4.7 GHz Better +7%4.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.6 GHz5.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache64 MB128 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power170 W120 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 4
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process5 nm5 nm
Release year20222023
Launch price$549$599

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 427 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 9 community submissions.

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. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $599.

Our overall scores are 66 for Ryzen 9 7900X and 72 for Ryzen 9 7900X3D out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900X3D; for office work: Ryzen 9 7900X3D; for daily use: Ryzen 9 7900X3D; 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 7900X vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Ryzen 9 7900X3D?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X posts a median render score of 444 against 427 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 9 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Ryzen 9 7900X3D?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is rated at 170 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at 120 W, so the Ryzen 9 7900X3D draws 42% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 9 7900X and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X launched at $549 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at $599. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Ryzen 9 7900X3D better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (77 vs 88 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.