Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs i7-14700KF: which processor should you buy?
Ryzen 7 7800X3D is about 8% faster in high-FPS esports games at 1080p, where the processor sets the frame rate. Ryzen 7 7800X3D costs less per frame. They use different sockets (AM5 vs LGA1700), so the motherboard choice follows the processor.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs i7-14700KF 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.
| Game | Resolution | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 527 | 494 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 990 | 904 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 991 | 932 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 289 | 281 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 254 | 245 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 422 | 387 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 185 | 180 |
Specifications side by side
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the Ryzen 7 7800X3D if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
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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.