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Core i9-7900X vs Ryzen 7 3800XT: which is better?

Core i9-7900X and Ryzen 7 3800XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i9-7900X offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-7900X

36%of the fastest CPU
≈ $109 (used)Part score 49/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3800XT

36%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 49/100
Cheaper: Core i9-7900XValue: Core i9-7900X

Head to head

36%
Gaming performance
36%
49/100
Part score
49/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $109 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
88/100

Specifications

Core i9-7900XRyzen 7 3800XT
Cores108
Max boost4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)140 W105 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20152019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-7900XRyzen 7 3800XT
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value