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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

AM5 boxed processor 100-100000909WOF · cooler not included
Socket
AM5
Cores
12
Threads
24
Default TDP
120 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • CPU architectureZen 4 → Zen 5
  • 3D V-Cache design3D V-Cache → 2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
  • CPU and memory tuningEXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer → Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
  • Maximum boost clock5.6 GHz → 5.5 GHz
  • Memory supportDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four → Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
1 more difference
  • Memory ceiling with two DIMMs5200 MT/s → 5600 MT/s

Same: Socket AM5 · Cores 12 · Threads 24 · Default TDP 120 W

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100001368WOF · cooler not included

Sources: 36 of 38 specifications cited · 2 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
CPU cores12
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Thread count24
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Default TDP120 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • CPU architectureZen 4 → Zen 5
  • CPU and memory tuningEXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer → Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
  • L3 cache128 MB → 64 MB
  • Memory supportDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 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
  • Maximum memory128 GB → 256 GB
1 more difference
  • Memory ceiling with two DIMMs5200 MT/s → 5600 MT/s

Same: Socket AM5 · Cores 12 · Threads 24 · Default TDP 120 W

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000662WOF · cooler not included

Sources: 36 of 36 specifications cited.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
CPU cores12
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Thread count24
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Default TDP120 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Default TDP120 W → 170 W
  • CPU and memory tuningEXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer → Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
  • Base / boost clocks and conditions4.4 GHz base; up to 5.6 GHz boost → 4.7 GHz base; up to 5.6 GHz boost
  • L3 cache128 MB → 64 MB

Same: Socket AM5 · Cores 12 · Threads 24

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000589WOF · cooler not included

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
CPU cores12
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Thread count24
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Default TDP170 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Cores12 → 16
  • Threads24 → 32
  • Maximum boost clock5.6 GHz → 5.7 GHz
  • L2 cache12 MB → 16 MB

Same: Socket AM5 · Default TDP 120 W

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000908WOF · cooler not included

Sources: 41 of 41 specifications cited.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
CPU cores16
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Thread count32
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Default TDP120 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Cores12 → 16
  • Threads24 → 32
  • Default TDP120 W → 170 W
  • CPU architectureZen 4 → Zen 5
  • 3D V-Cache design3D V-Cache → 2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
5 more differences
  • CPU and memory tuningEXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer → Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
  • Maximum boost clock5.6 GHz → 5.7 GHz
  • L2 cache12 MB → 16 MB
  • Memory supportDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four → Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
  • Memory ceiling with two DIMMs5200 MT/s → 5600 MT/s

Same: Socket AM5

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000719WOF · cooler not included

Sources: 37 of 38 specifications cited · 1 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
CPU cores16
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Thread count32
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Default TDP170 W
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AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 7 7800X3D on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Compared with yours · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

  • Cores12 → 8
  • Threads24 → 16
  • Maximum boost clock5.6 GHz → 5 GHz
  • L3 cache128 MB → 96 MB
  • L2 cache12 MB → 8 MB

Same: Socket AM5 · Default TDP 120 W

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Full comparison vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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Exact model: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000910WOF · cooler not included

Sources: 32 of 32 specifications cited.

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
CPU cores8
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Thread count16
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Default TDP120 W
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