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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£450PassMark multi-core score:50220N. of physical cores:12CPU boost clock speed:5.6 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):120 W

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 14 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

6.9

Reviews score

25%

8.0

List score

10%

9.6

Sentiment score

★Better than 96% of processors
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

★Better than 90%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

60%

9.1

Performance

18%

8.4

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.7

Integrated graphics

★Better than 95%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models

80%

6.4

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 63%
8.0

List score

List score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 85 lists (1%)
▲Better than 89%
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Based on 5 · 8

Efficient and cool-running with good gaming speed, but reviewers widely feel it's poor value and productivity results disappoint.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Based on 82 owners sharing their experience in online comments

87%positive4%mixed9%negative

Owners praise its fast, flexible performance and value, while gaming tradeoffs, heat, and setup quirks bring the main complaints.

What owners dislike

  • Gaming can trail the 7800X3D by a few percent, mainly because the 7800X3D has more 3D cache cores dedicated to games.7
  • Core parking and CCD scheduling can need manual fixes such as Process Lasso, affinity settings or Ryzen Master tweaks, and Windows can add frustration.6
  • Under heavy load it can reach 85–95°C without a power limit, so it needs a strong AIO or direct-die cooler and a BIOS temperature limit.4
  • Launch pricing was high, around $600, so buyers who paid more than the 7800X3D felt they got less value for gaming.4
  • Some owners report boot loops or long memory training, and dual-channel or EXPO RAM setups failed to boot on certain X670E boards.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

9.1

Performance

18%

8.4

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.7

Integrated graphics

8.6
Reviews score
6.9
List score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

8.1
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM5
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 92% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 78.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
12
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 79.9% of processors and equal to 5.7% of processors.
CPU threads
24
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 89.7% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.6 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D reaches a boost clock of 5.6 GHz which is higher than that of 97.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
12x 4.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a base clock of 12x4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
50,220
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D scores 50,220 in PassMark, which is higher than 95.5% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
128 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has an L3 cache of 128 MB which is larger than that of 98% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
L2 cache
12 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has an L2 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L1 cache
768 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 77.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 87.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 70.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a TDP of 120 W which is higher than that of 91% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a base power of 120 W which is higher than that of 91.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 4.38x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (50,220 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    50,220 vs 11,469
  • 3.54x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (18,451 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    18,451 vs 5,209
  • 4.08x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (11,438 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    11,438 vs 2,804.5
  • 61% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,119 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,119 vs 2,558
  • 87% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,870 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,870 vs 1,535
  • 8 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (12 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    12 vs 4
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 33.3% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.2
  • 11.7% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.14 vs 7.3).
    8.14 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    February 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 4.38x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (50,220 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    50,220 vs 11,469
  • 3.54x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (18,451 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    18,451 vs 5,209
  • 4.08x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (11,438 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    11,438 vs 2,804.5
  • 61% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,119 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,119 vs 2,558
  • 87% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,870 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,870 vs 1,535
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 8 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (12 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    12 vs 4
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 6 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 55.9% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (764 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    764 vs 490
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (12x4.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    12x4.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 8x higher bus transfer rate
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher bus transfer rate than the average processor (64 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    64 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 16 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (44 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    44 vs 28
  • 14.22x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (128 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    128 MB vs 9 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    12 MB vs 3 MB
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    768 KB vs 384 KB
  • 3.6x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more transistors than the average processor (17.8 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    17.84 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 11 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 49.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher die size than the average processor (264 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    264 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 80% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£450 vs £250).
    £450 vs £250
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 80% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£450 vs £250).
    £450 vs £250
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 49.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher die size than the average processor (264 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    264 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7900x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Iceberg Tech
≈ estimated
05/07/2024
Hands-on review · 10 games, productivity and synthetic tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is only worth it for users who need both heavy productivity and top gaming; otherwise rivals offer better value.
9.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
27/06/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, power draw and temperature tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D offers strong efficiency and gaming for its class and is worth recommending at the right price.
4.0
WootDini Tech & Tutorials
≈ estimated
11/03/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is efficient and fast, but not worth buying over the 7950X3D; pure gamers should wait for the 7800X3D.
4.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
02/03/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, production and efficiency benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is not worth buying: it rarely beats the 7950X3D and gives no advantage in production.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
10/03/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a strong gaming chip with low power draw, but it sits too close to the faster 7950X3D to be an easy pick.
6.0
pugetsystems.com
≈ estimated
17/05/2023
Creative test · Power draw
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D trades a little speed in creative work for about 30% less power use than the standard 7900X.
8.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
28/03/2024
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D suits gamers wanting consistent frame rates, but its creative benchmarks trail Intel's Core i9-14900K.
5.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
08/03/2023
Lab test · Gaming benchmarks
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a fast gaming chip that usually trails its 16-core sibling by 2 to 20 percent in the tested games.
8.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
28/02/2023
Benchmark review · Chip comparison
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is close to the 7900X in most tests, edging ahead in 7-Zip and video encoding but trailing it in Blender and Premiere Pro.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Exceptional gaming performance, especially in cache-sensitive titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator.
  • High power efficiency with a lower 120W TDP compared to non-3D variants.
  • Strong thermal management; many users report it runs cooler than competitors like the i9-13900K.
  • Versatile 12-core/24-thread configuration suitable for both gaming and moderate productivity/workstation tasks.
  • Significant generational gains over the standard Ryzen 9 7900X in 1080p gaming.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a high-performance 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture for the AM5 socket, featuring a 4.4 GHz base clock and a 5.6 GHz boost clock. Its main characteristic is the integration of 3D V-Cache technology, providing a massive 128MB of L3 cache to significantly enhance gaming performance by reducing memory latency. Key pros include exceptional power efficiency with a 120W TDP—consuming much less power than Intel competitors or the standard 7900X—and strong multi-threaded capabilities for productivity tasks like 4K video editing and 3D rendering. However, its main cons include a dual-CCD '6+6' core layout where only half the cores access the 3D V-Cache, often resulting in lower gaming performance compared to the 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D and higher setup complexity due to its reliance on specific chipset drivers and Windows core-parking logic.

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