The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is about 19% faster than the Ryzen 7 9700X in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (Low settings), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D averages about 334 FPS and the Ryzen 7 9700X about 281 FPS.
Estimated average FPS at 1080p, Low settings with a fast graphics card, where the processor sets the frame rate.
How each processor compares with the official processor requirements of new PC games.
| Game | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Gears of War: E-Day | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Crimson Desert | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 7 9700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 200 ✓ | 168 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Max boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz ✓ |
| Base power | 120 W | 65 W ✓ |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
Official specs from Intel and AMD. Performance score: Ryzen 5 3600 = 100.
Will a new processor fix your FPS? Read CPU Bottleneck Explained.
Yes. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is about 19% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (Low settings) it averages about 334 FPS vs 281 FPS.
It is a noticeable upgrade (about 19% faster), worth it if you can sell your Ryzen 7 9700X or find a good price.
For gaming, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. For streaming and video editing, more cores and threads help: Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8/16, Ryzen 7 9700X has 8/16 (cores/threads).
Every processor has a gaming performance score (Ryzen 5 3600 = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast graphics card so only the processors differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.
How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.