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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001236BOX · Wraith Spire included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 7 8700G 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

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5.1 GHz boost, Radeon 780M integrated graphics, a Ryzen AI engine rated up to 16 TOPS and a 65 W TDP. This boxed version includes a Wraith Spire cooler.

Specifications checked 6 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 8700G for

A cooler in the box

Choose the 9700X for

Higher stated L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
Higher stated memory ceiling with two DIMMs: 5,600 MT/s vs 5,200 MT/s

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THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001404WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork for Ryzen 7 9700X; the exact model is established by its manufacturer page, not a readable model number on the visible box face.

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Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor for AM5 with up to 5.5 GHz boost, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W default TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and includes basic Radeon integrated graphics; the boxed version has no cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

8700G UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

9700X UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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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 SIDE8 topics

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CPU architecture

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GZen 4

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

Source 1

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XZen 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 ↓

12 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.

CPU architecture

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GZen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XZen 5

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G5.1 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X5.5 GHz

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

L3 cache

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G16 MB

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X32 MB

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Integrated graphics or none

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GAMD Radeon 780M · 12 graphics cores · 2900 MHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Native PCIe

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GPCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory ceiling with two DIMMs

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G5200 MT/s

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X5600 MT/s

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Cooling

In Visual facts

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GAMD Wraith Spire cooler included

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XCooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001236BOX version names the Wraith Spire. AMD's product page also lists newer boxed codes; check that the seller's listing names the cooler.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G4.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3.8 GHz

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Configurable TDP range

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G45–65 W

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XOptional 105 W mode

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

Published power specifications are not measured electricity use or an efficiency ranking.

CPU-native USB capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Platform NVMe modes

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GBoot; RAID 0 and 1

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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Package die count

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X2

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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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 8700G4.2 GHz base; up to 5.1 GHz boost

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 8700G8 cores · Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8 cores · Zen 5

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (25)

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GYes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Radeon 780M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GYes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists Ryzen AI for this model; applications, the operating system and drivers must support the AI engine.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

CPU compute die area

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G178 mm²

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated graphics DirectX version

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G12

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · DirectX version supported by the built-in graphics.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the same limits for SDR and HDR. These are output limits, not game frame rates; the motherboard, cable and monitor also matter.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated DisplayPort version

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2.1

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists UHBR10, Adaptive-Sync and HDR metadata; the motherboard's ports decide what you can use.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated graphics FreeSync capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GYes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a FreeSync-compatible display and connection.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 8700G12

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 780M.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated graphics frequency

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2900 MHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

HDCP version

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2.3

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible display and cable chain for protected content.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated HDMI version

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2.1

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard's HDMI port, cable and display must also support it.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed instruction capabilities

AMD Ryzen 7 8700Gx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

I/O-die manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XTSMC 6nm FinFET

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

L1 cache

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X640 KB

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Manufacturer launch date

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X2024-08-08

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Maximum display count

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G4

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Up to four displays; the motherboard's ports decide how many you can connect.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Memory channels

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G2

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer AI throughput claim

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GUp to 16 TOPS

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 8700GYes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Specification market

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GGlobal

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 8700GYes

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Comparable sustained workload performance

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

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

Listed hardware video decoding

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GMPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists MPEG2 and VC1 at 1080p60 (8-bit); VP9 and H.265 up to 1080p786, 2160p196 and 4320p49 (8/10-bit); H.264 up to 1080p1200, 2160p300 and 4320p75 (8-bit); and AV1 up to 1080p960, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit). These are AMD's maximum rates.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed hardware video encoding

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GH.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists AV1 encoding up to 1080p864, 1440p513, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit); 8-bit H.264 up to 1080p630, 1440p373 and 2160p175; and 8-bit H.265 at the same rates plus 4320p43. These are AMD's maximum rates, not application results.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless display capability

AMD Ryzen 7 8700GMiracast

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Needs wireless hardware and a compatible receiver; the processor has no radio of its own.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

16 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

What it brings

8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads with up to 5.1 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache; a Wraith Spire cooler is in the box.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Radeon 780M graphics (12 graphics cores, 2900 MHz) with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and AV1 encode and decode, so no graphics card is needed for display output.
Manufacturer source
Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer, a Ryzen AI engine (NPU) and ECC memory support on compatible motherboards.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

AMD's product page now lists newer boxed part codes; if you want the Wraith Spire cooler included, check that the seller's listing names it.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Uses PCIe 4.0 rather than PCIe 5.0 (16 usable lanes), 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 Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

What it brings

8 Zen 5 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.5 GHz, with 32 MB of L3 cache.
Manufacturer source
Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer; ASRock also offers an optional 105 W mode on supported motherboards.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
PCIe 5.0 with 24 usable lanes, up to 256 GB of DDR5, ECC memory support on compatible motherboards and basic Radeon graphics (2 graphics cores) for display output.
Manufacturer source

What to check

No cooler in the box; with a 65 W default TDP, AMD recommends a premium air cooler for best performance.
Manufacturer source 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
The 105 W mode depends on the motherboard and BIOS; ASRock notes that not every AM5 board supports it.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

56 of 56 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Specification	AMD Ryzen 7 8700G	AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Thread count Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	16	16
CPU cores Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	8	8
Maximum boost clockDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	5.1 GHz	5.5 GHz
CPU boost technology Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from PBO and manual tuning; not an all-core frequency. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Precision Boost 2	Precision Boost 2
CPU architectureDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Zen 4	Zen 5
Base clockDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	4.2 GHz	3.8 GHz
CPU and memory tuning Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer	Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer

L2 cache Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cacheDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	16 MB	32 MB
L1 cache Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	640 KB

Memory ceiling with two DIMMsDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	5200 MT/s	5600 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	3600 MT/s	3600 MT/s
Memory channels Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	2	Not provided
Maximum supported memory Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	256 GB	256 GB
CPU ECC memory capability Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Yes	Yes

Socket Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	AM5	AM5
Native PCIeDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	PCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanes	PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checks Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.	AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
CPU-native USB capabilityDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port	4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Platform NVMe modesDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Boot; RAID 0 and 1	Boot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Listed supporting chipsets Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850	A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Yes	Yes

Integrated graphics or noneDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	AMD Radeon 780M · 12 graphics cores · 2900 MHz	AMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Integrated DisplayPort version Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists UHBR10, Adaptive-Sync and HDR metadata; the motherboard's ports decide what you can use. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	2.1	Not provided
Integrated HDMI version Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · The motherboard's HDMI port, cable and display must also support it. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	2.1	Not provided
HDCP version Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible display and cable chain for protected content. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	2.3	Not provided
Integrated graphics DirectX version Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · DirectX version supported by the built-in graphics. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	12	Not provided
Maximum display count Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Up to four displays; the motherboard's ports decide how many you can connect. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	4	Not provided
Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the same limits for SDR and HDR. These are output limits, not game frame rates; the motherboard, cable and monitor also matter. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz	Not provided
Integrated graphics FreeSync capability Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs a FreeSync-compatible display and connection. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Wireless display capability Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs wireless hardware and a compatible receiver; the processor has no radio of its own. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Miracast	Not provided
Listed hardware video encoding Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists AV1 encoding up to 1080p864, 1440p513, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit); 8-bit H.264 up to 1080p630, 1440p373 and 2160p175; and 8-bit H.265 at the same rates plus 4320p43. These are AMD's maximum rates, not application results. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	H.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60	Not provided
Listed hardware video decoding Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists MPEG2 and VC1 at 1080p60 (8-bit); VP9 and H.265 up to 1080p786, 2160p196 and 4320p49 (8/10-bit); H.264 up to 1080p1200, 2160p300 and 4320p75 (8-bit); and AV1 up to 1080p960, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit). These are AMD's maximum rates. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	MPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60	Not provided
Integrated graphics available Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Radeon 780M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Integrated graphics cores Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 780M. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	12	Not provided
Integrated graphics frequency Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	2900 MHz	Not provided
AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists Ryzen AI for this model; applications, the operating system and drivers must support the AI engine. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Manufacturer AI throughput claim Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Up to 16 TOPS	Not provided

Default TDP Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	65 W	65 W
CoolingDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001236BOX version names the Wraith Spire. AMD's product page also lists newer boxed codes; check that the seller's listing names the cooler. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	AMD Wraith Spire cooler included	Cooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Maximum junction temperature Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	95 °C	95 °C
Configurable TDP rangeDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X	45–65 W	Optional 105 W mode

CPU-core manufacturing process Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	TSMC 4nm FinFET	TSMC 4nm FinFET
Package die countDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	1	2
CPU compute die area Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	178 mm²	Not provided
I/O-die manufacturing process Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	TSMC 6nm FinFET

Listed instruction capabilities Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions	Not provided
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Execute-disable protection (NX bit) Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Specification market Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X No source recorded.	Global	Not provided
Manufacturer launch date Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	2024-08-08

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Comparable sustained workload performance Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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Core count and architectureDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture	8 cores · Zen 4	8 cores · Zen 5
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock	4.2 GHz base; up to 5.1 GHz boost	3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Processor power definitions Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as Default TDP	65 W default TDP	65 W default TDP
Memory supportDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as Maximum supported memory, Memory ceiling with two DIMMs, Memory ceiling with four DIMMs	Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four	Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four

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