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The Ryzen 9 7900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Ryzen 9 7900

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650

The Ryzen 9 7900 is better in every way

Ryzen 9 7900 vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Ryzen 9 7900 vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Logo

Ryzen 9 7900

Jan 14th, 2023


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2862

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

16841

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

Mar 27th, 2008


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

238

8%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

758

5%

Performance Specifications

The Ryzen 9 7900 vs Phenom X4 9650 in core CPU performance specifications

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Logo

Ryzen 9 7900

Jan 14th, 2023


Cores

12-core

100%

L3 Cache

64 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.7 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

5.4 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

5200 MHz

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

Mar 27th, 2008


Cores

4-core

33%

L3 Cache

2 MB

3%


Base Frequency

2.3 GHz

62%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. unknown RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Logo

Ryzen 9 7900

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

AMD Phenom X4 9650 Logo

Phenom X4 9650

General
Jan 14th, 2023
Release DateMar 27th, 2008
$429.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
AMD Socket AM5SocketAMD Socket AM2+
RaphaelCodenameAgena
65 W
Power Consumption95 W
Performance
12
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Frequency2.3 GHz
5.4 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
64 MB
L3 Cache2 MB
Other Features
DDR5 @ 5200 MHzRAMunknown
Radeon GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Yes
OverclockableNo

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