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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i7-9700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

► remove from comparison AMD R7 7700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a fast high-end desktop processor of the Raphael series. It offers 8 cores based on the Zen 4 architecture that supports hyperthreading (16 threads). The cores clock from 4.5 (base) up to 5.4 GHz (single core boost). Compared to the faster Ryzen 9 CPUs (like the 7900X), the R7 offers less cores and slightly lower clock speeds.

The performance of the R7 7700X is clearly better than the old Ryzen 7 of the 5000 generation thanks to the improved architecture and modern 5nm process. Compared to Intels Alder Lake Core i7-12900K the performance is quite similar but stays behind the newer Rocket Lake i5-13600K (multi-threaded).

The Raphael series still uses a chiplet design with two CCD-clusters (each with 8 possible cores, so only one used for the 7700X) in 5nm and an IO-die (including the memory controller and the Radeon Graphics iGPU) in 6nm.

Intel Core i7-9700K

► remove from comparison Intel i7-9700K

The Intel Core i7-9700K is a high end desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It offers an open multiplicator for easy overclocking and integrates 8 cores (no Hyperthreading therefore also 8 threads) clocked at 3.6 - 4.9 GHz and it needs a new Z390 based mainboard.

Thanks to the two additional cores, the performance in multi-threaded applications is even better than the old Core i8-8700K with 6 cores and Hyperthreading. As a high end desktop CPU, the i9-9700K is suited even for very demanding applications and perfect for 3D gaming.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics card is clocked at up to 1.2 GHz and offers no advantage compared to previous generations. As it is a very low end GPU, only some low demanding games like Hearthstone can be played with it (see GPU page for benchmarks).

Intel specifies the TDP at 95 Watt, so if the CPU is used in laptops a big and chunky cooling system is needed to avoid throttling and lower clock speeds under sustained loads. When overclocking the CPU, the power consumption can easily rise up to 200 Watt and higher.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

► remove from comparison AMD R9 7950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a high-end desktop processor of the Raphael series with 16 cores and SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading), which means it can process up to 32 threads simultaneously. With the release in February 2023, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's fastest consumer processor and the new top model of the 7000 series. The CPU cores clock from 4.2 GHz (base clock) up to 5.7 GHz (single core Turbo). In addition, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a CCD with 8 cores that can access the fast 3D V-cache, which offers considerably more gaming performance.

The performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is consistently excellent in all applications tested. In addition, AMD was again able to increase the single-thread performance compared to the non-X3D models. Nevertheless, the lower base clock compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X means that a small drop in multi-thread performance has to be accepted.

The internal structure of the processor is comparable to the previous AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is also still based on the chiplet design consisting of two CCD clusters with 8 cores each. However, the two CCDs differ significantly from each other because one offers the fast 3D V-Cache, which primarily improves gaming performance. In testing, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D was able to put the Intel Core i9-13900K in second place and is the fastest gaming CPU on the market at the time of testing. 

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is an extremely energy-efficient CPU with up to 162 watts (PPT) and is significantly more frugal under load than an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (max. 230 watts).

ModelAMD Ryzen 7 7700XIntel Core i7-9700KAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
CodenameRaphael (Zen4)Coffee Lake-RRaphael (Zen4)
SeriesAMD Raphael (Zen 4, Ryzen 7000)Intel Coffee LakeAMD Raphael (Zen 4, Ryzen 7000)
Series: Raphael (Zen 4, Ryzen 7000) Raphael (Zen4)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D4.2 - 5.7 GHz16 / 32 cores128 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X4.7 - 5.6 GHz12 / 24 cores64 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 9 79003.7 - 5.4 GHz12 / 24 cores64 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X « 4.5 - 5.4 GHz8 / 16 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 77003.8 - 5.3 GHz8 / 16 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D4.2 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores96 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X4.7 - 5.3 GHz6 / 12 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 76003.8 - 5.1 GHz6 / 12 cores32 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900KS4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K « 3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-97003 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D « 4.2 - 5.7 GHz16 / 32 cores128 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X4.7 - 5.6 GHz12 / 24 cores64 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 9 79003.7 - 5.4 GHz12 / 24 cores64 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4.5 - 5.4 GHz8 / 16 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 77003.8 - 5.3 GHz8 / 16 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D4.2 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores96 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X4.7 - 5.3 GHz6 / 12 cores32 MB L3
AMD Ryzen 5 76003.8 - 5.1 GHz6 / 12 cores32 MB L3
Clock4500 - 5400 MHz3600 - 4900 MHz4200 - 5700 MHz
L1 Cache512 KB512 KB1 MB
L2 Cache8 MB2 MB16 MB
L3 Cache32 MB12 MB128 MB
Cores / Threads8 / 168 / 816 / 32
16 x 5.7 GHz AMD Zen 4
TDP170 Watt95 Watt120 Watt
Transistors9.9 Million13140 Million
Technology5 nm14++ nm5 nm
Voltage0.650 - 1.475V V
Die Size2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2178 mm2263 mm2
max. Temp.95 °C100 °C89 °C
SocketAM5 (LGA 1718)FCLGA1151AM5 (LGA 1718)
FeaturesMMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProMMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerwww.amd.comark.intel.comwww.amd.com
$385 U.S.$699 U.S.

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - R7 7700X
45.1 pt (75%)
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Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - R9 7950X3D
49.9 pt (83%)
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Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 18667     avg: 19088     median: 19088 (18%)     max: 19509 Points
36291 Points (34%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 1986     avg: 1987     median: 1987 (84%)     max: 1988 Points
2053 Points (86%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 772     avg: 773     median: 772.5 (84%)     max: 773 Points
475 Points (52%)
795 Points (87%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 7308     avg: 7463     median: 7462.5 (18%)     max: 7617 Points
3250 Points (8%)
14188 Points (35%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 3036     avg: 3114     median: 3113.5 (20%)     max: 3191 Points
min: 1433     avg: 1449     median: 1449 (9%)     max: 1465 Points
5974 Points (38%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 314     avg: 315     median: 315 (87%)     max: 316 Points
min: 203     avg: 205.5     median: 205.5 (57%)     max: 208 Points
326 Points (90%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
36.1 Points (47%)
15.8 Points (20%)
64.6 Points (84%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
3.7 Points (88%)
2.4 Points (56%)
3.9 Points (92%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
8633 Points (52%)
min: 7624     avg: 7653     median: 7653 (46%)     max: 7682 Points
16551 Points (100%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
56024 Points (41%)
min: 42677     avg: 42778     median: 42777.5 (31%)     max: 42878 Points
138015 Points (100%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
53600 Points (34%)
72361 Points (46%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
9774 Points (12%)
8853 Points (11%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
61.1 s (1%)
120.5 s (1%)
33.9 s (0%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
2.2 s (0%)
4.5 s (1%)
2 s (0%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
14879 Points (24%)
7396 Points (12%)
15779 Points (25%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multi Thread 4 runs
min: 85624     avg: 85707     median: 85706.5 (49%)     max: 85789 MIPS
159341 MIPS (91%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 8052     avg: 8074     median: 8074 (95%)     max: 8096 MIPS
8321 MIPS (98%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
181.2 fps (61%)
94.8 fps (32%)
265.5 fps (89%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
373.5 fps (86%)
270 fps (62%)
392.5 fps (91%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 24.8     avg: 25.5     median: 25.5 (45%)     max: 26.1 fps
13 fps (23%)
42.4 fps (75%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
1.4 GB/s (41%)
0.8 GB/s (23%)
2.8 GB/s (82%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
2.3 GB/s (40%)
1.3 GB/s (22%)
4.2 GB/s (72%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
17.5 GB/s (46%)
8.1 GB/s (21%)
26.9 GB/s (70%)
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU *
min: 255     avg: 261     median: 261 (3%)     max: 267 Seconds
133 Seconds (2%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 160     avg: 163     median: 163 (1%)     max: 166 Seconds
307 Seconds (2%)
86 Seconds (1%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 0.3758     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (8%)     max: 0.383 sec
0.4 sec (8%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
18115 Points (39%)
min: 12844     avg: 13016     median: 12928 (28%)     max: 13447 Points
20279 Points (43%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
6.3 s (1%)
7.7 s (2%)
6.1 s (1%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
13.6 s (1%)
17.4 s (1%)
13.2 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
322.8 s (1%)
421.1 s (2%)
305.1 s (1%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 53605     avg: 54313     median: 54484 (42%)     max: 54680 Points
99321 Points (76%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
31467 Points (77%)
min: 14489     avg: 15025     median: 14657 (36%)     max: 16091 Points
36991 Points (91%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 81711     avg: 82658     median: 82294 (67%)     max: 83908 Points
86389 Points (70%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 83615     avg: 83781     median: 83781 (68%)     max: 83947 Points
86306 Points (70%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 81896     avg: 84164     median: 84164 (68%)     max: 86432 Points
87725 Points (70%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 12856     avg: 13012     median: 13018 (33%)     max: 13171 Points
26168 Points (66%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
35357 Points (63%)
min: 18241     avg: 18437     median: 18332 (33%)     max: 18780 Points
44787 Points (80%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
14182 Points (60%)
min: 7736     avg: 7954     median: 7875 (33%)     max: 8349 Points
17206 Points (73%)
Geekbench 6.4 - Geekbench 6.4 Single-Core
2990 Points (75%)
Geekbench 6.4 - Geekbench 6.4 Multi-Core
19960 Points (77%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Single-Core
2218 Points (87%)
1300 Points (51%)
2311 Points (90%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 13889     avg: 14131     median: 14131 (25%)     max: 14373 Points
7440 Points (13%)
24343 Points (44%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
2123 Points (9%)
2183 Points (9%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
14215 Points (45%)
23720 Points (75%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
8991 Points (90%)
min: 5925     avg: 5984     median: 5984 (60%)     max: 6043 Points
9240 Points (92%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
56909 Points (57%)
min: 28792     avg: 29226     median: 29225.5 (29%)     max: 29659 Points
87922 Points (88%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Single-Core
5744 Points (63%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
26471 Points (35%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
27774 Points (49%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
4825 Points (63%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
440 ms (1%)
948 ms (1%)
437 ms (1%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
41962 Points (31%)
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
301 Points (83%)
313 Points (86%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
355 Points (64%)
383 Points (69%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
min: 2297     avg: 2313     median: 2312.5 (86%)     max: 2328 Points
2193 Points (82%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 189.8     avg: 209.9     median: 209.9 (36%)     max: 230 Watt
222.4 Watt (38%)
276 Watt (48%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 196.1     avg: 218.1     median: 218.1 (40%)     max: 240 Watt
202.6 Watt (37%)
273 Watt (50%)
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 89.8     avg: 94     median: 94 (62%)     max: 98.2 Watt
118.4 Watt (78%)
Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Cinebench R15 Multi external Monitor
min: 13.3     avg: 14.4     median: 14.4 (11%)     max: 15.5 Points per Watt
7.1 Points per Watt (5%)
21.9 Points per Watt (16%)

Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen 7 7700X → 100% n=30

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-9700K → 59% n=30

Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D → 142% n=30

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red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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