Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Rated: 8/10
Ryzen 7 7700X
Rated: 8.5/10
Pros And Cons
| Processor | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 7700X | ✅ More recent ✅ More up-to-date platform | ❌Worse power efficiency |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | ✅ Excellent power-efficiency ✅Large L3 cache | ❌Older platfrom support |
- On average, both processors performed about the same in our gaming tests at 1080p. They did show different behaviours in different games, but looking at the bigger picture evened things out.
- The Ryzen 7 5800X3D was much more power efficient than the Ryzen 7700X in our testing, courtesy of its 3D V-Cache design.
- The prices of the two chips have become almost identical as of early March 2024.
- Both processors give about the same value proposition. However, we would recommend buying the 7700X if available because of its more up to date platform.
Comparison Table
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 2 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max. Memory | 128GB | 128GB |
| Memory Speed | Up To 3200MHz | Up To 3200MHz |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Graphics Model | - | - |
| Launch Date | 11/5/2020 | 7/6/2019 |
| Best Motherboard | Best Motherboards For Ryzen 9 5900X | Best Motherboard For Ryzen 9 3900x |
| Best CPU Coolers | Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 9 5900X | Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 9 3900x |
| Best RAM | Best RAM for Ryzen 9 5900X | - |
Architectural Differences
- Process Node: The 7700X uses a newer 5nm processing node, whereas the 5800X3D has a slightly older 7nm processing node.
- TDP: Both processors share a TDP of 105 watts, though the actual power they suck back can vary, more on that in our section on power consumption.
- Core Count: Both processors use 8 performance cores that total 16 threads.
- Clock Speed: The 7700X has a base clock of 4.5GHz, much higher than the 3.4GHz base clock of the 5800X3D. The 7700X has a boost clock of 5.4GHz while the 5800X3D boosts up to 4.5GHz.
- L3 Cache: The 5800X3D has a huge 96MB L3 cache buffer, whereas the 7700X uses a more standard 32MB buffer.
On the AM4 platform, the best chip for gaming was without a doubt the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. How does it fair against a more recent processor? Keep reading the Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D comparison to find out!
Gaming Benchmarks – 1080p
To get a taste of the performance of these chips in games, we have devised a test bench that allows both processors to spread their wings to their fullest. The specifications of the test bench are written below:
Test Bench
- OS – Windows 11
- RAM – XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s DDR5
- SSD – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe
- PSU – ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
- CPU Cooler – Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 – AIO Water Cooler
- GPU – Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC Edition
Spider-Man Remastered
- There was a 6% performance difference in our test of this game. The Ryzen 7 7700X had an average framerate of 109 FPS, while the 5800X3D had an average framerate of 103 FPS.
- The 1% lows of the 7700X were around 94 FPS, 15% higher than the 82 FPS of the 5800X3D.
Far Cry 6
- The framerates were higher by 7% on the 5800X3D in this game, with an average framerate of 179 FPS, while the 7700X had a framerate of 168 FPS.
- The 1% lows were 21% higher on the 5800X3D at around 114 FPS, while the 7700 had lows of 94 FPS.
Call of Duty: Warzone
- The 7700X took the lead in COD Warzone, with an average framerate of 301 FPS, 3% higher than the 5800X3D’s average of 292 FPS.
- The lows were around 4% higher on the newer chip at around 150 FPS, while the 5800X3D had lows of 144 FPS.
Hitman 3
- The newer chip had an average framerate of 237 FPS, which was 13% higher than the 210 FPS average of 5800X3D.
- The 7700X had minimum framerates 20% higher than the 5800X3D. The former had a framerate of 182 FPS, while the 5800X3D had lows of 152 FPS.
Cyberpunk 2077
- The 7700X came out victorious in our test of this game as well, by around 8%. It had an average framerate of 152 FPS, while the 5800X3D had a framerate of 141 FPS.
- The minimums were 14% higher on the 7700X at around 117 FPS, while the 5800X3D had lows of 103 FPS.
F1 2022
- The 7700X had a framerate of 341 FPS, whereas the 5800X3D had a framerate of around 321 FPS, which makes the 7700X around 6% higher.
- The minimum framerates of the 5800X3D were around 224 FPS, whereas the 7700X had lows of 243 FPS which were around 8.5% higher.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- The 5800X3D won by a measly 2% in our test of this game. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D had an average framerate of 270 FPS, while the 7700X had averages of 264 FPS.
- The 5800X3D also had lows 10% higher than the 7700X at 188 FPS, while the latter had lows of 171 FPS.
DOTA 2
- Finally, our test of this game showed the 5800X3D with a 14% advantage, with an average framerate of 403 FPS, while the 7700X had an average framerate of 354 FPS.
- The minimum framerates were 14% higher on the 5800X3D at 218 FPS, while the 7700X had lows of 191 FPS.
Overall Gaming Performance
| Featured | Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 240 📈 | 241 📈 |
| %1 lows | 155 📉 | 153 📉 |
| Winner: AMD's Ryzen 9 5900X | ||
There was minimal difference between the two processors in our testing, with the 5800X3D only being around 1.4% slower than the 7700X. Both chips are virtually identical on average, but they were exchanging punches in individual games.
Power Draw
The X3D chips are known for their exceptional efficiency, and this was no different on the 5800X3D. The 7700X consumed around 47% more power on average, which is a difference that could materialize in your power bill.
Pricing Difference
| CPU | Launch MSRP | Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 💲449 | 💲284 |
| Ryzen 7 7700X | 💲399 | 💲288 |
| Difference | 12% | 1.4% |
Both chips were close to the same price tier when they were launched. The 7700X has degraded in value faster than the 5800X3D, leading both chips to be priced almost equivalently as of early March 2024.
Which One To Get?
Ryzen 7 5800X3D: When this chip was released a few years ago, it took the world by storm. Never had we seen such a package of efficiency and power in a consumer product. It stands as a powerful chip for gaming even in 2024.
Ryzen 7 7700X: Despite the differences in technologies, the Ryzen 7 7700X performs very similarly to its rival for this comparison. It has the added benefit of a better upgrade path due to its more recent platform, which is why it earns our recommendation.
To conclude, the Ryzen 7 7700X performs very similarly to the 5800X3D, and you shouldn’t be disappointed after buying either processor. The 7700X has a more recent platform, which is why we would recommend it over its rival.
If you’re still not convinced by our argument, you can check out our review of the Ryzen 7 7700X to see how it stands in a broader context.
FAQs
It depends on your priorities. In productivity tasks, the 7700X is a far better CPU. But in all other departments, including gaming performance, costs, and thermals, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is still the better CPU.
Yes. The Ryzen 7000 series is based on a new LGA socket and also provides I/O advancements. This is only possible due to the new 600 series chipset, based on socket LGA1718.
You may or may not need a new cooler. While all AM4 coolers will be compatible with AM5, you might need to get a better cooler since the 7700X draws a lot more power on turbo and hence tends to run hotter.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X competes with Intel’s i7-13700K, falling somewhat behind in performance with a price tag of $50 less.
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