AMD Ryzen 7 9700X beats prior X3D CPUs even without 3D V-Cache

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9700X can best older X3D CPUs with less power and without 3D V-Cache

AMD has used their 3D chip stacking technology to great effect with their X3D series of gaming-focused processors. Now, as AMD prepares to launch their Ryzen 9000 series of CPUs, AMD has confirmed that their new Ryzen 7 9700X can best their older X3D CPUs. Even without V-Cache, AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X is a great gaming CPU.

Below, AMD has compared their Ryzen 7 9700X to their Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD’s best AM4 gaming processor. On average, AMD claims that their Ryzen 7 9700X runs games 12% faster. That said, some games still run faster on AMD’s fastest Zen 3 X3D processor. Even so, it is worth noting that many games are more than 25% faster on AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X.

What about the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Let’s start off by saying that AMD does not see the Ryzen 7 9700X as an upgrade option for Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU users. On average, AMD claims that their Ryzen 7 9700X is 2% faster than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Simply put, Ryzen 7 7800X3D users should wait for Zen 5 based X3D CPUs if they want to upgrade.

With Zen 5, AMD is promising greater performance and greater power efficiency. Regardless, the lack of AMD’s X3D tech on their early Zen 5 CPUs leaves them in a strange position. AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series are great gaming processors as-is. However, we know that they will be much better when AMD’s X3D tech is added.

On average, AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X is better than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. That said, the performance leader will change on a game-by-game basis.

Will there be a X3D version of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

AMD has confirmed that their Ryzen 9000 series CPUs will have X3D variants. AMD has not confirmed when these CPU variants will launch, but they have stated that they will have some “cool updates”. AMD are “not just rehashing it” with Zen 5.

Will there be a Ryzen 9700X3D? Maybe… However, we think there will be a Ryzen 7 9800X3D first. Even without AMD’s X3D tech, the company’s Ryzen 9000 series appear to be great gaming options. That said, gamers who can afford X3D may be better off waiting for AMD’s gaming-focused models.

Read more about AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series and AMD’s Zen 5 CPU architecture in our Deep Dive here.

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