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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 64 MB, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 128 MB, 50% in favour of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, igpu and socket.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 120 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB-50% | 128 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (7000 series) | Zen 5 (9000 series) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
9.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs available, its huge L3 cache translating directly into higher in-game frame rates.