Ryzen 9 7900X vs Ryzen 9 9900X

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ≈ ₹29,000 today · 2022 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

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

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9900X scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7900X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Ryzen 9 7900X Ryzen 9 9900X

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 9 7900X

About ₹6,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9900X

6% higher estimated gaming score
50 W lower rated TDP (120 W vs 170 W)

Specifications

	Ryzen 9 7900X	Ryzen 9 9900X
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 5
Code name	Raphael	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 5 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	12	12
Threads	24	24
Boost clock	5.6 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	64 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	170 W	120 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	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	2022-09-27	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹29,000	₹35,700

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 7900X better than Ryzen 9 9900X?

Ryzen 9 9900X scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7900X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 9 9900X?

Ryzen 9 9900X is rated at 120 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 7900X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 9 9900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.