Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 7 9700X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $397.00 cheaper!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 11% higher base clock.
AM5
Sockethelp
AM5Granite Ridge
Codenamehelp
RaphaelDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon Graphics 128SP
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SP5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 7950X3D?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 7950X3D?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 9 7950X3D?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9700X scores 73/100, Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 7950X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 7950X3D?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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