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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Xeon 698X

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is much faster than the Xeon 698X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 54% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 1443% cheaper$484.00 vs $7699
  • Up to 2275% better value for money
  • Up to 1443% more expensive$7699 vs $484.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 698X has 78 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 698X has 156 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
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Xeon 698X
336 MB

Xeon 698X has 240 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 135% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon 698X
4.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D draws 230W less power.

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AM5
Sockethelp
LGA4710
Granite Ridge
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Granite Rapids
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 16% faster than the Xeon 698X on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 86/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Xeon 698X?expand_more
16% 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 9850X3D or Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 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 9850X3D and Xeon 698X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100, Xeon 698X scores 86/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Xeon 698X 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 9850X3D or Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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