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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-9800X vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Core i7-9800X is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $175.03 more expensive!

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CPU

$765.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 23% more expensive – $765.00 vs $589.97

CPU

$589.97View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 129% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 2 months newer
Up to 23% cheaper – $589.97 vs $765.00
Up to 181% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-9800X

228FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

559FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

206FPS

233FPS

548FPS

870FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-9800X

601FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

963FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-9800X

194FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

420FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-9800X

206FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

278FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-9800X

328FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

264FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-9800X

366FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

418FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-9800X

29%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

95%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 66 points higher.

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16.5 MB

96 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 79.5 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 24% higher base clock.

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Core i7-9800X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D boosts 16% higher.

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Core i7-9800X

165W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

120W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D draws 45W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-9800X

$765.00

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

$589.97

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $175.03 cheaper.

Core i7-9800XRyzen 7 9800X3D

LGA2066

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AM5

Skylake-X

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9800X or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 228% faster than the Core i7-9800X on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Core i7-9800X?expand_more

228% 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 i7-9800X or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 95/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-9800X scores 29/100, Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-9800X or Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 i7-9800X or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.