Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

≈5% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ≈ ₹47,000 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ≈ ₹57,000 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 5% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X3D in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D Ryzen 9 7950X3D

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D

5% higher estimated gaming score
About ₹10,000 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 7950X3D

8 more cores (16 vs 8)

Specifications

	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Architecture	Zen 5	Zen 4
Code name	Granite Ridge	Raphael
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	8	16
Threads	16	32
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	4.7 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	96 MB	128 MB
TDP (rated)	120 W	120 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	PBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-11-07	2023-02-28
Price today (≈)	₹47,000	₹57,000

FAQ

Is Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 5% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X3D in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

Both are rated at 120 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.