Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 9 9900X

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X ≈ ₹28,400 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X ≈ ₹35,700 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 9 9900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9700X gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Ryzen 7 9700X Ryzen 9 9900X

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Why pick Ryzen 7 9700X

55 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 120 W)
About ₹7,300 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9900X

4 more cores (12 vs 8)

Specifications

	Ryzen 7 9700X	Ryzen 9 9900X
Architecture	Zen 5	Zen 5
Code name	Granite Ridge	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	8	12
Threads	16	24
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	120 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-08-08	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹28,400	₹35,700

FAQ

Is Ryzen 7 9700X better than Ryzen 9 9900X?

Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 9 9900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9700X gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 9900X?

Ryzen 7 9700X is rated at 65 W versus 120 W for Ryzen 9 9900X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 7 9700X or Ryzen 9 9900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 9700X gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.