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Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $49.09 more expensive!
Ryzen 9 9900X77% Score
- Up to 39% more expensive – $353.09 vs $304.00
Ryzen 7 9700X78% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 39% cheaper – $304.00 vs $353.09
- Up to 40% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 16% higher base clock.
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AM5Granite Ridge
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Granite RidgeDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics5600 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 1% faster than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 77/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
1% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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