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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-7440HQ vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D

The Core i5-7440HQ is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 140% cheaper – $250 vs $519.49

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Up to 169% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 2 months newer
Up to 12% better value for money
Up to 140% more expensive – $519.49 vs $250

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Minecraft2011

Core i5-7440HQ

603FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

1000FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-7440HQ

575FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

958FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

614FPS

502FPS

866FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-7440HQ

201FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

233FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-7440HQ

183FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

416FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-7440HQ

196FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

554FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-7440HQ

325FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

267FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-7440HQ

28%

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

94%

Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks 66 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 20 more threads.

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Core i5-7440HQ

6 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

128 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 122 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-7440HQ

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a 57% higher base clock.

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Core i5-7440HQ

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

5.5 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X3D boosts 45% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-7440HQ

45W

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

120W

Core i5-7440HQ draws 75W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

$519.49

Core i5-7440HQRyzen 9 9900X3D

Intel BGA 1440

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AM5

Kaby Lake-H

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD Graphics 630

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It's 236% faster than the Core i5-7440HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 94/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X3D than Core i5-7440HQ?expand_more

236% 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, Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 94/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-7440HQ and Ryzen 9 9900X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-7440HQ scores 28/100, Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 94/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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 Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the stronger pick at 94/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.