Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 9 7900X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (70 vs 70).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 7900X has 12 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 7 7700X 105 W, Ryzen 9 7900X 170 W; the Ryzen 7 7700X delivers 62% more performance per watt.
- Platform: both use socket AM5.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 70 | 70 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 7000 | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 105 W | 170 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |