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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7950X vs Ryzen 7 7700

The Ryzen 9 7950X is same performance as the Ryzen 7 7700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 112% more expensive$699 vs $329.99
  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 112% cheaper$329.99 vs $699
  • Up to 113% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has 8 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7950X boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 draws 105W less power.

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AM5
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AM5
Raphael
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Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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Radeon Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7950X or Ryzen 7 7700?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 9 7950X or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7950X scores 68/100, Ryzen 7 7700 scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 7950X or Ryzen 7 7700 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 9 7950X or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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