
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X

amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$549 • Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
$329 • Jan 2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Specs Comparison
Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
---|---|---|
Cores | 12 | 8 |
Threads | 24 | 16 |
Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 37 X | 42 X |
TDP | 105 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon 780M |
Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) |
Process Size | 7nm | 4nm |
Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am5 |
Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
Die Size | 2 mm² | 178 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 8300 million | 25000 million |
Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Comparison in Games (5 benchmarks)



The Callisto Protocol™



FINAL FANTASY XVI



Diablo® IV



STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
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It's a Tie!
Based on 5 benchmarks across 4 games

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
AMD • 8/16 • 4.2GHz
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