Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 3900X

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Ryzen 9 3900X

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+5.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen 9 3900X

12 / 24

32,517

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 9 3900X

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

107%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

106%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

106%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

106%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

53%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

104%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

104%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

104%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

104%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

104%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

102%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

102%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

51%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

102%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

101%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

101%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

100%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

100%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

100%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

99%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

99%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

99%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

98%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

44%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

98%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

97%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

96%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

96%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

42%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 5.3% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 3900X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($384)	⚠️ Higher cost ($441)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 13% cheaper ($384 vs $441) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 3900X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+21%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($384)	⚠️ Higher cost ($441)

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 9 3900X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 3900X

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 9 3900X

The Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 32,517 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 3900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 3900X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 3900X — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 3900X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Ryzen 9 3900X's 32,517 — a 5.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,300, a 70% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 12,000 (22.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 3900X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 3900X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+9%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+50%	64 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	34,293+5%	32,517
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+108%	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+25%	12,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 3900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 3900X — 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 9 3900X) — 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 X570,B550 (Ryzen 9 3900X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 3900X
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-3200
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. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 9 3900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 3900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 3900X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Workstation

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 3900X debuted at $499. At current prices ($384 vs $441), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $57 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 73.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 3900X — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 19.1% better value option.