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PROCESSORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

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Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AM5 tray processor 100-000001590 · discrete graphics required

AMD's official processor artwork associated with Ryzen 7 8700F on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5 GHz boost, 16 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP and a Ryzen AI engine rated up to 16 TOPS. It has no integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required; this is the tray version, so check whether the seller includes a cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different designs: Zen 4 vs Zen 5. Their published clocks are listed, but a higher clock across designs does not mean faster.

Choose the Ryzen 7 8700F for

  • Lower stated default TDP: 65 W vs 120 W

Choose the Ryzen 9 9900X3D for

  • More stated CPU cores: 12 vs 8
  • Higher stated thread count: 24 vs 16
  • Higher stated L3 cache: 128 MB vs 16 MB
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 14 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001368WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 9 9900X3D on its exact manufacturer shop page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

A 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 processor for AM5 with second-generation 3D V-Cache, giving 128 MB of L3 cache in total, plus up to 5.5 GHz boost and a 120 W default TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and has basic Radeon graphics; the boxed version has no cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

CPU architecture

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FZen 4

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

Source 1
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DZen 5

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Check each processor’s platform. Match each processor to its supported socket, motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS, memory type and cooler. The two processors may require different platforms. No overall winner is declared without comparable performance and price evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 3 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D5.5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

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Integrated graphics or none

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNone; a discrete graphics card is required
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Native PCIe

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FPCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanes
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (256 GB vs 192 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory ceiling with two DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F5200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D5600 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F4.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D4.4 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base clock, not a sustained workload speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Platform NVMe modes

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FBoot; RAID 0 and 1
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (3)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Base / boost clocks and conditions

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F4.1 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D4.4 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F8 cores · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D12 cores · Zen 5
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Processor power definitions

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F65 W default TDP
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D120 W default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Platform checks

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FSupported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase. A separate graphics card is required. Confirm the cooling supplied for this tray part with the seller.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DSupported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Sources

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

3D V-Cache design

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists second-generation 3D V-Cache for this model; it doesn't say how the cache is shared between the core chiplets.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNo
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated AI accelerator available

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FYes
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists an AI engine for this model and provides an NPU driver for it on its Windows 11 support page. Applications, drivers and firmware must support it.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact-model NPU driver support
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum supported memory

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F256 GB
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DConflicting evidence
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists 256 GB, but AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 192 GB. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied cooling for this exact package

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DCooler required separately; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

This is the tray version (100-000001590) and AMD doesn't list a cooler with it. Check the seller's listing and budget for an AM5 cooler if none is included. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Configurable TDP range

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F45–65 W
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics cores

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the built-in Radeon graphics.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics frequency

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2200 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

I/O-die manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DTSMC 6nm FinFET
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU-native USB capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DConflicting evidence
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists four USB4 40 Gb/s ports and one USB 5 Gb/s port, while AMD's shop listing shows four USB 10 Gb/s ports and one USB 2.0 port. Check the motherboard's own USB specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer AI throughput claim

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FUp to 16 TOPS
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Execute-disable protection (NX bit)

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FYes
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AMD SmartAccess Memory capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FYes
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

10 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

What it brings

  • 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads with up to 5 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache, at a 65 W default TDP.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, PBO, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master, plus a Ryzen AI engine (NPU) that AMD supports with its NPU driver.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • No integrated graphics, so you need a separate graphics card. As a tray processor it may not come with a cooler; check the listing.
    Manufacturer source
  • PCIe 4.0 only (16 of 20 lanes usable), and memory is rated at DDR5-5200 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD quotes the AI engine at up to 16 TOPS without saying how it was measured, so the figure is hard to compare with other NPUs.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC.
    Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

What it brings

  • 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads with up to 5.5 GHz boost and 128 MB of L3 cache using second-generation 3D V-Cache.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer, plus PCIe 5.0 (24 usable lanes) and ECC memory support on compatible motherboards.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • No cooler in the box, and AMD recommends liquid cooling for best performance.
    Manufacturer source
  • Needs an AM5 motherboard whose BIOS supports this processor, plus DDR5 memory; check the board's CPU-support list before buying.
    Manufacturer source
  • Memory is rated at DDR5-5600 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD's pages disagree on maximum memory (256 GB on the product page, 192 GB in AMD's shop listing) and on the processor's native USB ports. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list, and go by the motherboard's own USB specification.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
45 of 45 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 7 8700FAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Thread countDifferent
Sources
1624
CPU coresDifferent
Sources
812
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
5 GHz5.5 GHz
CPU boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from Precision Boost Overdrive and manual overclocking. Clocks vary with workload, cooling and power.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Precision Boost 2Precision Boost 2
CPU architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 4Zen 5
CPU and memory tuning
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve OptimizerUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base clock, not a sustained workload speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.1 GHz4.4 GHz
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
8 MB12 MB
L3 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
16 MB128 MB
L1 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided960 KB
3D V-Cache design
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists second-generation 3D V-Cache for this model; it doesn't say how the cache is shared between the core chiplets.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
Memory supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (256 GB vs 192 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with fourDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Memory ceiling with two DIMMsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
5200 MT/s5600 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3600 MT/s3600 MT/s
Memory channels
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
22
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists 256 GB, but AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 192 GB. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
256 GBConflicting sources
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Socket
Sources
AM5AM5
Native PCIeDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanesPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checksDifferent
Sources
Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase. A separate graphics card is required. Confirm the cooling supplied for this tray part with the seller.Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
CPU-native USB capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists four USB4 40 Gb/s ports and one USB 5 Gb/s port, while AMD's shop listing shows four USB 10 Gb/s ports and one USB 2.0 port. Check the motherboard's own USB specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 portConflicting sources
Platform NVMe modesDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Boot; RAID 0 and 1Boot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
None; a discrete graphics card is requiredAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Integrated graphics available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

NoNot provided
Dedicated AI accelerator available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists an AI engine for this model and provides an NPU driver for it on its Windows 11 support page. Applications, drivers and firmware must support it.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact-model NPU driver support
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Manufacturer AI throughput claim
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

Up to 16 TOPSNot provided
Integrated graphics cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the built-in Radeon graphics.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2
Integrated graphics frequency
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2200 MHz
Default TDPDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
65 W120 W
Maximum junction temperature
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
95 °C95 °C
Configurable TDP range
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

45–65 WNot provided
Supplied cooling for this exact package
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

This is the tray version (100-000001590) and AMD doesn't list a cooler with it. Check the seller's listing and budget for an AM5 cooler if none is included. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerCooler required separately; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance
CPU-core manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 4nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
Package die countDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
13
CPU compute die area
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

178 mm²Not provided
I/O-die manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedTSMC 6nm FinFET
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's complete Supported Extensions list for this model, in AMD's order and notation; x86-64 is AMD's listed instruction set. Software and firmware must support them.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensionsx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX512, AVX2, AVX, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE2, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE3, SSSE3 and SSE extensions
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Specification market
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
GlobalGlobal
Manufacturer wording (3)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
8 cores · Zen 412 cores · Zen 5
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock
4.1 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost4.4 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Processor power definitionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP120 W default TDP
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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