AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 8700G or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G was released in Q1/2024. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (68) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
6 | Generation | 6 |
Phoenix (Zen 4) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is at 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.20 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
AMD Ryzen AI | AI hardware | -- |
AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology @ 16 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 7 8700G or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
2.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 9 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 2 |
768 | Shader | 128 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 8700G can use up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured in 4 nm and has 24.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
329 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
18,040 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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