Ryzen 7 7800X3D Vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: Worth Upgrading?

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Abde Manaf

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Difference

• Architecture: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D boast the cutting-edge AMD Zen 4 architecture that uses TSMC’s 5nm core manufacturing technology.
• CPU Socket: Coming to the CPU socket, these processors integrate the same AMD’s first LGA socket, the AM5 (LGA1718), containing 1718 pins for connection with the motherboard.
• Clock Speed: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D both have a base clock of 4.2 GHz. However, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 14.0% greater turbo clock speed.
• CPU Memory: AMD offers support for only DDR5 memory in the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. They have 128GB DDR5 memory with the UDIMM subtype.
• TDP: AMD has specified a 120-watt TDP rating for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. However, the power usage of these CPUs is different in stress tests.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D are high-end AMD CPUs rendering unparalleled gaming performance. Rumors are going around pleading that the Ryzen 7800X3D, being less expensive, outperforms the costly Ryzen 9 7950X3D. To figure out how distorted reality is, let us start with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D comparison.

Gaming Benchmarks

After a comprehensive discussion on specifications, it is time to discuss the actual gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Here, we will test the performance of these processors in 8 taxing games at 1080p resolution at ultra settings.

Gaming Rig

• OS: Windows 11
• Motherboard: Gigabyte X670 Aorus Master AM5
• GPU: GIGABYTE RTX 4090 Gaming OC
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Links: ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: Deepcool Assassin II CPU Cooler

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

• In our first Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 session, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D provided 2 FPS or 1% higher performance than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D’s 235 FPS.
• Moving to the low 1% performance, the R7 7800X3D (156 FPS) supplied 1 FPS higher than the R9 7950X3D (155 FPS).

Cyberpunk 2077

• The R9 7950X3D delivered 215 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, outperforming the R7 7800X3D by 10 FPS or 4.9%.
• Regarding the low 1% frame rate, the R9 7950X3D provided 31 more FPS than the R7 7800X3D’s performance of 102 FPS.

Forza Horizon 5

• In Forza Horizon 5, the R9 7950X3D produced 214 FPS, outscoring the R7 7800X3D’s 210 FPS average by 4 FPS or 1.9%.
• About the low 1% frame rate, the R9 7950X3D offered 144 FPS, whereas the R7 7800X3D offered 140 FPS.

Lost Ark

• During our Lost Ark gameplay, the R9 7950X3D performed 27 FPS or 4.4% better than the R7 7800X3D by averaging 636 FPS compared to the 609 FPS.
• In Lost Ark, the R9 7950X3D gave 327 FPS for the low 1% frame rate, whereas the R7 7800X3D provided 326 FPS.

Overwatch 2

• In Overwatch 2, the R9 7950X3D beat the R7 7800X3D with a minute performance lead of 3 FPS by averaging 530 FPS.
• The R9 7950X3D offered 386 FPS as the low 1% frame rate, compared to the R7 7800X3D’s 349 FPS.

PUBG

• During PUBG, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D prevailed in the performance competition by achieving 503 FPS on average, making a 15 FPS average or 3.1% lead.
• Compared to the R7 7800X3D’s 239 FPS, the R9 7950X3D provided a low 1% frame rate of 250 FPS.

Rainbow Six Siege

• In Rainbow Six Siege, we saw the Ryzen 7 7800X3D surpassing the Ryzen 9 7950X3D by 1 FPS, delivering an average frame rate of 305 FPS against 304 FPS.
• The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supplied 3 more FPS than the R9 7950X3D at the low 1% performance, producing 260 FPS.

Red Dead Redemption 2

• In Red Dead Redemption 2, we noticed that the R7 7800X3D and the R9 7950X3D had an identical performance averaging 219 FPS.
• Regarding the low 1% frame rate, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (111 FPS) supplied 2 FPS more than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (109 FPS).

Spider-Man Remastered

• In our last Spider-Man Remastered session, the average rendition of the R7 7800X3D was 1 FPS higher than the R9 7800X3D’s 249 FPS.
• Concerning the low 1% performance, the R9 7950X3D turned 229 FPS, whereas the R7 7800X3D could only turn 223 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

During our gaming tests at 1080p resolution, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D dominates gaming performance, surpassing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D by a margin of 1.92%. When we counted the 1% low performance, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D again beat the competition by about 4.6%.

Power Efficiency

Per our CPU power consumption measures at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is about 21.4% more power efficient than the R9 7950X3D. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers significantly greater performance efficiency regarding power draw.

Thermal Efficiency

During our thermal testing of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D, the average operating temperature of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D was cooler. According to our trials, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is about 7.05% more thermally efficient than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Price And Availability

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has been about 55.5% cheaper than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. When comparing performance, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides significantly better value for its cost, with only a 1.92% performance difference.

Final Verdict: What Do We Recommend?

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D: The Ryzen 9 7950X3D provides excellent gaming performance. It has an incredible 128MB AMD 3D-V cache size, significantly improving gaming performance. It also excels in content creation capabilities.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D stands out as a top-tier gaming processor, delivering exceptional performance while maintaining operational efficiency. It’s the perfect processor for gaming.

For ultimate gaming and productivity, prioritize the Ryzen 9 7950X3D for premium features. For an economical option with exemplary performance and lower running costs, choose the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which also offers more excellent value for money.

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