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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Athlon 3000G vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Athlon 3000G is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $235.02 cheaper!

  • Up to 181% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $304.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 62 points higher.

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Ryzen 7 9700X has 6 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 9700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Athlon 3000G draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Athlon 3000G is $235.02 cheaper.

AM4
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AM5
Zen
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Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Vega 3
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Radeon Graphics
DDR4
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 3000G or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 365% faster than the Athlon 3000G on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Athlon 3000G?expand_more
365% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 3000G or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 3000G and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 3000G scores 17/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 3000G or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 3000G or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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