Ryzen 7 8700G
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Ryzen 7 8700G vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

AMD

Ryzen 7 8700G

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 8700G

#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
105%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
105%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
104%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
104%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
103%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
103%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
102%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
102%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
102%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
102%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
101%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
101%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
100%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
100%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
100%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
100%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
100%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
100%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
99%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
99%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
99%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
98%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
98%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
98%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
97%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
96%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
96%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
96%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
96%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 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 8% higher multi-threaded performance.
InsightRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($269)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 7 8700G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $269 (vs $384), it costs 30% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 32% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
InsightRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+32%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($269)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

AMD

Ryzen 7 8700G

The Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,649 points. Launch price was $329.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 7 7800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700G versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G (base: 4.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 31,649 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 18,500 (2.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,720 vs 2,700, a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,326 vs 15,000 (4.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700G vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+2%
5 GHz
Base Clock
4.2 GHz
4.4 GHz+5%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
96 MB (total)+500%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-20%
5 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (2023−2024)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
31,649
34,293+8%
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,000
18,500+3%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,720
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
14,326
15,000+5%
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 8700G) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700G) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
AM5
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+100%
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
28+40%
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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. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8700G) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8700G targets High-end Desktop APU, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700G rivals Core i7-13700; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
AMD-V
Target Use
High-end Desktop APU
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 8700G launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($269 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 8700G is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 8700G delivers 117.7 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 8700G the 27.4% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 7 8700GRyzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$329-27%
$449
Avg Price (30d)
$269-30%
$384
Performance per Dollar
117.7+32%
89.3
Release Date
2024
2023