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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 9800X3D across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 39,966).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 83.4 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +44.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 27.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 83.4 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($479 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 7 4700GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +44.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 27.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 83.4 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($479 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 7 4700GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 9800X3D across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 39,966).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 83.4 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Ryzen 7 4700GE?

Yes. Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 44.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 103.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 44.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 96 MB vs 8 MB.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the better fit. You are getting 103.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1100% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 60.2% more expensive on MSRP at $479 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 44.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 27.0% better value on MSRP (83.4 vs 65.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 4700GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 8 MB, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
1080p
low	174 FPS	276 FPS
medium	141 FPS	257 FPS
high	112 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	260 FPS
medium	119 FPS	217 FPS
high	95 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	179 FPS
medium	69 FPS	149 FPS
high	54 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
1080p
low	336 FPS	880 FPS
medium	288 FPS	713 FPS
high	255 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	697 FPS
medium	258 FPS	591 FPS
high	233 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	383 FPS
medium	217 FPS	328 FPS
high	198 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
1080p
low	491 FPS	944 FPS
medium	491 FPS	772 FPS
high	491 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	491 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	491 FPS	731 FPS
medium	491 FPS	598 FPS
high	449 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	506 FPS
medium	366 FPS	419 FPS
high	324 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
1080p
low	491 FPS	999 FPS
medium	491 FPS	999 FPS
high	491 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	491 FPS	811 FPS
1440p
low	491 FPS	885 FPS
medium	491 FPS	778 FPS
high	491 FPS	685 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	491 FPS	639 FPS
medium	444 FPS	568 FPS
high	390 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 39,966 points. Launch price was $479.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 7 9800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses Granite Ridge (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 19,636 against the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 39,966 — a 68.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	5.2 GHz+21%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	4.7 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	8 MB	96 MB (total)+1100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
PassMark	19,636	39,966+104%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	23,277
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,500

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	192 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 4700GE) / AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 7 9800X3D). The Ryzen 7 9800X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 9800X3D targets Extreme Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D rivals Core i9-14900K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	—	Extreme Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 4700GE launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D debuted at $479. On MSRP ($299 vs $479), the Ryzen 7 4700GE is $180 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 4700GE delivers 65.7 pts/$ vs 83.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 9800X3D the 23.8% better value option.