AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D

It has been per week since AMD launched the extremely anticipated Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and it is truthful to say that nearly everybody was enthusiastic about what this new processor needed to supply. It was difficult to foretell the place the 9800X3D would stand relative to the 7800X3D, and whereas we anticipated round a ten% efficiency increase on common, we did not anticipate to see gaming features exceeding 20%, in order that was a pleasing shock.

Now, the query is, how does the 9800X3D evaluate to the 7800X3D throughout an unlimited vary of video games?

To search out out, we’re testing them head-to-head in 45 titles, and we’re structuring this evaluate a bit otherwise. As an alternative of displaying solely the person outcomes for a dozen or so titles and summarizing the remainder, we’ll current outcomes for 5 video games at a time. This strategy helps you to see the fps information for each recreation examined.

As traditional, all CPU gaming benchmarks can be carried out at 1080p utilizing the GeForce RTX 4090. If you happen to’re a PC fanatic however aren’t accustomed to why reviewers take a look at this manner, please try our explainer on this matter. Right here we undergo the basics of CPU benchmarking and why we conduct assessments on this method.

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Gaming Benchmarks

The Final of Us, Cyberpunk, Hogwarts Legacy, ACC, Spider-Man

Our first set of outcomes consists of 5 video games, starting with The Final of Us Half 1, the place the 9800X3D was, on common, 20% sooner – a formidable acquire. It additionally improved the 1% lows by a considerable 33%. Subsequent, in Cyberpunk 2077, we noticed a extra modest 8% enhance within the common body price. Hogwarts Legacy confirmed even better features, with efficiency up by 21% from the brand new Zen 5 3D V-Cache mannequin.

The 7800X3D was already mighty quick in Assetto Corsa Competizione, besides, the 9800X3D achieved a further 14% efficiency, reaching 269 fps. In Spider-Man, the 9800X3D was 15% sooner, rendering comfortably over 200 fps on common, with a notable 22% enhance within the 1% lows for considerably improved efficiency.

Baldur’s Gate 3, Homeworld 3, APTR, Flight Simulator, Starfield

Within the subsequent batch, we’re seeing constant features throughout the board. Testing Baldur’s Gate 3 reveals the 9800X3D delivering 11% extra efficiency on common, with an 18% enchancment to 1% lows.

In Homeworld 3, we noticed a strong 16% increase within the averages and a essential 21% uplift for 1% lows. In A Plague Story: Requiem, the 9800X3D got here near 200 fps, rendering 195 fps, making it 10% sooner.

Microsoft Flight Simulator noticed nearly no enchancment in 1% lows, although the typical body price elevated by 17%, reaching 95 fps. Starfield was one other story; the 7800X3D achieved solely 116 fps, indicating a transparent CPU limitation. The 9800X3D supplied substantial features, averaging 140 fps – a 21% enhance.

Horizon Forbidden West, Horizon Zero Daybreak, Watch Canines, Far Cry 6, T&L

Shifting to Horizon Forbidden West, regardless of testing a CPU-demanding part, each X3D processors carried out equally, with the Zen 5 mannequin simply 5% sooner. Horizon Zero Daybreak outcomes had been related, with solely a 3% enhance.

In Watch Canines: Legion, the 9800X3D made vital features, with the typical body price rising by 14% and a considerable 36% enchancment within the 1% lows. The features in Far Cry 6 had been smaller, with solely a 5% enchancment. Equally, Throne and Liberty confirmed a modest 6% acquire.

Hitman 3, Callisto Protocol, SoTR, Halo, Warhammer 3

For this set, Hitman 3 confirmed a further 8% enhance in efficiency, reaching 289 fps. In distinction, The Callisto Protocol appeared GPU-limited, delivering slightly below 150 fps at 1080p with an RTX 4090.

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, we noticed a ten% enhance, from 328 fps to 361 fps. Good points in Halo Infinite and Warhammer III had been minimal, solely 2-3%.

Black Ops 6, Borderlands 3, Riftbreaker, Remnant 2, SWJS

Subsequent, we have now Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 6, the place each the 7800X3D and 9800X3D carried out equally, with lower than a 1% distinction. In Borderlands 3, the brand new Zen 5 model was solely 3% sooner.

The Riftbreaker’s CPU benchmark is extremely demanding, enabling the 9800X3D to outperform the 7800X3D by 12%. In Remnant II, the 9800X3D achieved a 14% enhance, although 1% lows remained related. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor additionally confirmed enchancment, with a 9% efficiency acquire.

Warfare Thunder, Cranium and Bones, Returnal, Ratchet & Clank, Dying Gentle 2

In Warfare Thunder, the 9800X3D was 9% sooner, reaching 397 fps, with a 14% enchancment in 1% lows. Sadly, efficiency remained unchanged in Cranium and Bones, Returnal, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Aside – typically on account of GPU limitations, however not at all times. Nevertheless, we did discover a 13% efficiency enhance in Dying Gentle 2, which is a welcome acquire.

Forza Horizon 5, Forza Motorsport, Gears 5, Ghost of Tsushima, Hunt

We included the Forza video games on account of widespread demand, however they are not notably CPU-intensive, particularly with high-end CPUs. As anticipated, the 7800X3D and 9800X3D confirmed related efficiency, with solely a slight benefit for the Zen 5 mannequin.

The 9800X3D gained floor in Gears 5, with a ten% enhance within the common body price and a 23% enchancment within the 1% lows. Ghost of Tsushima noticed related outcomes, with the 9800X3D performing 13% sooner on common. In Hunt: Showdown 1896, nevertheless, no further efficiency features had been famous.

World Warfare Z, F1 24, Rainbow Six Siege, Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite

World Warfare Z noticed a ten% enhance, or 15% for 1% lows, with the 9800X3D. F1 24 is not ultimate for CPU benchmarking, however outcomes present very excessive body charges throughout each CPUs.

In Rainbow Six Siege, the 9800X3D reached a smocking quick 675 fps, 4% sooner than the 7800X3D, which was already very quick. Counter-Strike 2 gained a wanted 13% increase, reaching 668 fps, whereas Fortnite confirmed an 8% enchancment, a compelling purpose for us to contemplate upgrading our gaming setup.

Murderer’s Creed x2, Area Marine 2, SW Outlaws, Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Lastly, we have now the final 5 video games, bringing the full to 45. The Murderer’s Creed video games may be CPU-intensive, however to not the diploma that you will see any actual separation between the 7800X3D and 9800X3D.

In Area Marine 2, nevertheless, the place CPU limitations are excessive, the 9800X3D supplied a invaluable 10% enhance for smoother high-refresh gameplay. Sadly, Star Wars Outlaws – one other CPU-bound recreation – confirmed no enchancment with the 9800X3D.

The brand new Dragon Age: The Veilguard recreation confirmed higher outcomes, with the 9800X3D performing 10% sooner and a formidable 19% increase within the 1% lows – an awesome consequence.

45 Recreation Common

Here is how the 9800X3D and 7800X3D evaluate head-to-head throughout the 45 video games examined. On common, the Zen 5 half was 8% sooner, aligning with AMD’s official claims for this processor, although we noticed an 11% margin in our preliminary evaluate, which centered on CPU-demanding titles reminiscent of Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy, The Final of Us Half 1, Homeworld 3, and Watch Canines Legion, amongst others.

We additionally see substantial efficiency variations in Microsoft Flight Simulator and Spider-Man Remastered, for instance. In the meantime, there may be minimal efficiency enchancment in 19 of the 45 video games examined, with margins of 5% or much less.

In a few of these circumstances, the 9800X3D is not a lot sooner than the 7800X3D, however in most cases, both GPU limits are reached, or the sport has low CPU calls for, as within the Forza video games.

30 Recreation Common

Once we exclude 15 of these titles, we return to an 11% margin, which higher represents the efficiency distinction between the 7800X3D and 9800X3D. This implies that future demanding titles will possible present margins just like these we see in the present day in video games like Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield.

What We Discovered

So there you have got it. As we present in our day-one evaluate, the 9800X3D may be as much as 21% sooner than the 7800X3D, which is an unbelievable efficiency uplift given what we discovered beforehand with the non-3D V-Cache Zen 4 vs Zen 5 testing. Relying on the pattern of video games and the way they’re examined, the typical efficiency acquire can vary from round 5% as much as 15%.

The 11% margin noticed in our preliminary evaluate could also be a extra correct reflection of the standard efficiency hole between these two CPUs. We totally anticipate that inside a yr or two, margins of at the very least 11% will turn out to be commonplace as video games proceed to require extra CPU energy.

When it comes to worth, it’s going to take time for the 9800X3D to match the worth supplied by the 7800X3D at its $340 value level. Nevertheless, for these searching for the very best gaming expertise, the 9800X3D at its $480 MSRP is a wonderful selection.

Subsequent, we plan to run the Intel Core i9-14900K and Core Extremely 9 285K by means of the identical 45-game benchmark, and we hope to have a kind of matchups prepared for you within the coming week or so. Till then, we hope you’ve got loved all of the testing – be sure you’re subscribed to our publication for upcoming comparisons, and take a look at our TechSpot Elite subscription providing to take away adverts and obtain extra perks.

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