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Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: which processor should you buy?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is about 9% faster in high-FPS esports games at 1080p, where the processor sets the frame rate. Ryzen 7 7700X costs less per frame.

AMD
Ryzen 7 7700X
Average 429 FPS
$385 · $0.9 per frame
Better value
AMD
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Average 465 FPS
$504 · $1.1 per frame
Faster

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D FPS in popular games

ExactRig forecasts at 1080p, paired with a top graphics card so the processor decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.

GameResolutionRyzen 7 7700XRyzen 7 7800X3D
Fortnite1080p487527
Valorant1080p886990
Counter-Strike 21080p920991
Call of Duty: Warzone1080p279289
Cyberpunk 20771080p243254
Elden Ring1080p6060
Apex Legends1080p380422
Baldur's Gate 31080p178185

Specifications side by side

Cores88
SocketAM5AM5
Rated power (TDP)105 W120 W
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Multi-core score (ExactRig index)154140
Planning price$385$504

Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Ryzen 7 7700X if you want the most frames for the money. Pick the Ryzen 7 7800X3D if you want the highest FPS and the price gap fits your budget. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.

Related comparisons

Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.