Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C/24T · 5.6 GHz · 120 W TDP · AM5 (LGA 1718) · PassMark #254
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7900X3D lands at 28 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 68 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen 9 7900X3D if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,212 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $538
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $538).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 12 | 8 |
| Threads | ▲ 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | — |
| TDP | 120 W | — |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | AM5 |
| Class | Desktop | — |
| PassMark rank | #254 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 50,212 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 5 |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,212 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $538
- −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7900X3D or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 68. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7900X3D worth the price? +
At $538, Ryzen 9 7900X3D delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen 9 7900X3D or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Ryzen 9 7900X3D or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $538). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.