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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 9 9955HX

The Ryzen 7 7700X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 9955HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $239.99
  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 80% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX draws 50W less power.

AM5
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FL1
Raphael
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Fire Range
Desktop
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Mobile
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 610M
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX. It's 14% faster than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX than Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
14% 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, Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX 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 Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100, Ryzen 9 9955HX 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 Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 9 9955HX 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 Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX 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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