Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 9 7950X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (73 vs 72).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 7 9700X 65 W, Ryzen 9 7950X 170 W; the Ryzen 7 9700X delivers 165% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 9700X is 2 years newer (2024 vs 2022).
- Platform: both use socket AM5.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9700X | Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 73 | 72 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 9000 | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 170 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |