AMD Ryzen 7 9700X VS AMD Ryzen 7 7700

We are comparing the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (AMD) with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700

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KEY DIFFERENCES OF AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Here’s how AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: 6 advantages

Why AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is the best choice:

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  • 4% higher P-core turbo frequency (5500 MHz vs 5300 MHz)
  • 13% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (17511 vs 15543)
  • 14% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (3331 vs 2918)
  • 15% higher PassMark single-core score (4650 vs 4057)
  • 9% higher Blender score (301 vs 276)
  • 22% more memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 73.4 GB/s)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Below is the detailed specification table comparing AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

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Specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 7700
General Information
CPU Name: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Vendor: AMD AMD
Release Date: June 3, 2024 January 10, 2023
Type: Desktop Desktop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) Zen 4 (Raphael)
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 4 nm 5 nm
Die Size: 70.6 mm² —
Transistor Count: — 6.57 billion
TDP (PL1): 65 W 65 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 142 W 142 W
Socket: AM5 AM5
Max Temp (TJMax): 95 C 95 C
CPU Cores
Total Cores
Total Cores 8 8
Total Threads 16 16
P-Cores
P-Cores 8 8
P-Threads 16 16
P-Core Base Frequency 3800 MHz 3800 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5500 MHz 5300 MHz
NPU
NPU
Cache and Bus
Multiplier Unlocked Unlocked
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
L1 Cache 80 KB 64 KB
L2 Cache 1 MB 1 MB
L3 Cache 32 MB 32 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: DDR5-5600 DDR5-5200
Max Memory Size: 192 GB 128 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s 73.4 GB/s
ECC Support:
Technologies: AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 17511 15543
Single-Core 3331 2918
File Compression 1650 1630
Clang Compression 141 123
HTML5 Browser 324 318
PDF Renderer 501 442
Text Processing 352 305
Background Blur 88 69
Photo Processing 127 116
Ray Tracing 31 26
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 37084 34399
Single-Core 4650 4057
Integer Math 120000 109800
Floating Point 79000 66100
Prime Numbers 191 188
String Sorting 46600 80800
Data Encryption 21800 23800
Data Compression 436400 404000
Physics 2229 1967
Extended Instructions 35300 70600
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 1313 1051
Single-Core 137 115
Blender
Render Score 301 276

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PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700

The charts below visualize how AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
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Performance Benchmarks

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Domain Score Summary

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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 7700
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Overall
Difference: 2
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
77
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
75
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 5
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
82
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
77
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 1
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
67
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
66
CPU Architecture
Difference: 1
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
59
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
58
Memory Architecture
Difference: 2
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
60
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
58
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 3
Leads
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
82
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
79

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X edges out overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.

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Frequently Asked Questions about AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 14.2% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in Geekbench 6 single-core (3,331 vs 2,918). AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 12.7% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in Geekbench 6 multi-core (17,511 vs 15,543).

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 19.1% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in Cinebench 2024 single-core (137 vs 115). AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 24.9% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core (1,313 vs 1,051).

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 7.8% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in PassMark CPU multi-core (37,084 vs 34,399).

Both list 8 for CPU cores. Both list 16 for CPU threads.

Both list AM5 for socket.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X lists DDR5-5600 for memory types, while AMD Ryzen 7 7700 lists DDR5-5200 for memory types. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X lists 192 GB for maximum memory capacity, while AMD Ryzen 7 7700 lists 128 GB for maximum memory capacity.

Both AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 have integrated graphics.

Both list 65 W for PL1 power limit. Both list 142 W for PL2 power limit.

Both list 1 MB for L2 cache. Both list 32 MB for L3 cache.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X was released on June 3, 2024. AMD Ryzen 7 7700 was released on January 10, 2023. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X was released 510 days after AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

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