Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i9-7980XE

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Core i9-7980XE

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+15.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Core i9-7980XE

18 / 36

29,634

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7980XE

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

464%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

186%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

462%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

462%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

454%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

149%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

450%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

447%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

446%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

446%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

141%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

446%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

446%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

445%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

132%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

445%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

123%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

444%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

441%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

111%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

438%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

100%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

438%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

436%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

435%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

91%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

435%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

432%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

90%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

69%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

431%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-7980XE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-7980XE (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-7980XE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+11%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($300)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Core i9-7980XE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Core i9-7980XE

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Core i9-7980XE

The Core i9-7980XE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,634 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-7980XE offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Core i9-7980XE has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7980XE — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-7980XE uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Core i9-7980XE's 29,634 — a 14.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Core i9-7980XE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-7980XE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+69%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+288%	24.75 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	34,293+16%	29,634
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-7980XE uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i9-7980XE — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Core i9-7980XE). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 44 (Core i9-7980XE) — the Core i9-7980XE offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-7980XE
Socket	AM5	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28	44+57%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-7980XE). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i9-7980XE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Core i9-7980XE targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-7980XE
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Core i9-7980XE debuted at $1999. At current prices ($384 vs $300), the Core i9-7980XE is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 98.8 pts/$ for the Core i9-7980XE — making the Core i9-7980XE the 10.1% better value option.