Unleash the Power: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs 9700X 3D V-Cache Showdown

A Comparative Review of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 7 9700X in Windows 11 24H2

In this benchmark review, we’ll be comparing the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 7 9700X, two high-performance CPUs from AMD’s Zen 4 and Zen 5 families. We’ll be testing both processors using the freshly released Windows 11 24H2 build, which marks a significant update from the Insider Preview build we initially used. Our testing involves a range of popular games and applications to give you a comprehensive understanding of the performance differences between these two processors.

Test System Specs

For our testing, we’ve put together a setup comprising:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 7 9700X
Motherboard: MSI MPG X570S Carbon Max WiFi (for 5800X3D) and Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master (for 9700X)
Memory: 32GB DDR5-6000 (for 9700X) and 32GB DDR4-3600 (for 5800X3D)
Graphics Card: Asus ROG Strix RTX 4090 OC Edition
ATX Case: Antec Flux Pro
Power Supply: Kolink Regulator Gold ATX 3.0 1200W
Storage: TeamGroup T-Force Cardea A440 M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD 4TB
Operating System: Windows 11
Display Driver: GeForce Game Ready Driver 565.90 WHQL

Benchmarks

Star Wars Outlaws

In this demanding title, the 5800X3D trails behind the 9700X by 9% average frame rate, dropping to 117fps and 128fps, respectively. While this gap is noticeable, it’s not staggering, and the 5800X3D still holds its own against this CPU.

What We Learned

This testing highlights the love for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D among PC enthusiasts, despite being an older flagship CPU. With its 3D V-Cache technology, it still delivers competitive performance two years after its release. The 5800X3D also offered impressive value, with an MSRP of $450 and a mid-2022 price of $330.

In contrast, the Ryzen 7 9700X, though only released two months ago, has received criticism for its relatively modest 6% average performance improvement over the 5800X3D. With a current price of $330, it’s hard to justify the extra cost.

Conclusion

The 5800X3D may be an older CPU, but it still holds its own in gaming and workstation applications. For those considering an upgrade, the Windows 11 24H2 update brings performance improvements, but it’s essential to start fresh with a clean installation for optimal results. As for the Ryzen 7 9700X, while it promises incremental performance gains, its current pricing poses a question mark. The 3D V-Cache technology may improve in future iterations, but for now, the 5800X3D remains a solid choice for those on a budget.

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