AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 29% slower and 24% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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PRICE$402.89$501
CPU MARK4833562474
VALUE120125
SOCKETAM5AM5
TDP65W170W
EFFICIENCY744367
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz16 x 4.50 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.70 GHz
THREADS41294266
DATEQ1/2023Q3/2022

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Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 4%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X efficiency score is 367. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 51%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.