Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 7 1700

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Ryzen 7 1700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+132.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen 7 1700

8 / 16

14,772

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Ryzen 7 1700

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

142%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

142%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

142%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

141%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

141%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

141%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

141%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

140%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

140%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

140%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

138%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

138%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

138%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

138%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

137%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

100%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

137%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

136%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

134%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

134%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

133%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

132%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

132%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

132%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

131%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

130%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

129%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

129%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

129%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

128%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

128%

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	Ryzen 7 1700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($185)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 1700 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 7 1700
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+12%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($185)

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

Ryzen 7 1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 1700

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.

Ryzen 7 1700

The Ryzen 7 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,772 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 1700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 1700 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Ryzen 7 1700's 14,772 — a 79.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 8,065 (78.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,000, a 91.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 5,000 (100% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 7 1700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+35%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+47%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+500%	16384 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4096 kB+300%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	34,293+132%	14,772
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500+129%	8,065
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+170%	1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+200%	5,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 1700 uses AM4 (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 Ryzen 7 1700 — 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 1700) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 1700).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 7 1700
Socket	AM5	AM4
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	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 7 1700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 7 1700
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Workstation

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 1700 debuted at $140. At current prices ($384 vs $185), the Ryzen 7 1700 is $199 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 79.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 1700 — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 11.2% better value option.