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7900 vs 9700X

7900 vs 9700X

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Eusebio06
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04-16-2022, 03:05 AM
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You’d choose the Ryzen 9 7900 because it comes with a stock cooler, saving you the hassle of buying one separately. The Ryzen 7 9700X offers more performance but requires additional cooling solutions.
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Eusebio06
04-16-2022, 03:05 AM #1

You’d choose the Ryzen 9 7900 because it comes with a stock cooler, saving you the hassle of buying one separately. The Ryzen 7 9700X offers more performance but requires additional cooling solutions.

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iXefo
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04-17-2022, 10:07 PM
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For gaming, a 9700x is likely to perform better than a 7900, though it doesn't fully utilize the 12 cores. At the same cost, it's a challenging decision. A stock cooler for a Ryzen 7000 without an X CPU works, but they tend to get noisy when pushed hard.
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iXefo
04-17-2022, 10:07 PM #2

For gaming, a 9700x is likely to perform better than a 7900, though it doesn't fully utilize the 12 cores. At the same cost, it's a challenging decision. A stock cooler for a Ryzen 7000 without an X CPU works, but they tend to get noisy when pushed hard.

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3gilad3
Senior Member
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04-29-2022, 09:38 AM
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Can you secure a Thermalright or similar later? I’m leaning toward the 9700X. Zen 5 runs quickly, and with a solid tuning you should hit your full potential.
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3gilad3
04-29-2022, 09:38 AM #3

Can you secure a Thermalright or similar later? I’m leaning toward the 9700X. Zen 5 runs quickly, and with a solid tuning you should hit your full potential.

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iTestify
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04-29-2022, 01:50 PM
#4
For what situation? They each excel in areas where their respective strengths shine compared to one another.
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iTestify
04-29-2022, 01:50 PM #4

For what situation? They each excel in areas where their respective strengths shine compared to one another.

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WasianNinja
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04-29-2022, 02:20 PM
#5
It's meant to clarify whether this relates to your current project or just a conversation about the two CPUs. More background would help.
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WasianNinja
04-29-2022, 02:20 PM #5

It's meant to clarify whether this relates to your current project or just a conversation about the two CPUs. More background would help.

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erik0140
Junior Member
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05-02-2022, 12:30 PM
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For everyday needs outside intense gaming, having more cores speeds up handling several tasks at once. Since I can't purchase a Thermalright cooler, it means opting for a more costly air cooler instead. Why choose Zen 5 over the maximum 7900? It depends on your specific requirements and budget.
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erik0140
05-02-2022, 12:30 PM #6

For everyday needs outside intense gaming, having more cores speeds up handling several tasks at once. Since I can't purchase a Thermalright cooler, it means opting for a more costly air cooler instead. Why choose Zen 5 over the maximum 7900? It depends on your specific requirements and budget.

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_TrapBoy_
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05-02-2022, 02:29 PM
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It means handling large amounts of information quickly. This could involve fetching data from the web, transferring files without clear purpose, or managing storage for organizations. Your situation might be unclear, so I’ll just address your question without going into details. Are you using these systems for a specific reason, or is this something you’re exploring? If you're interested in conversation, feel free to share more.
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_TrapBoy_
05-02-2022, 02:29 PM #7

It means handling large amounts of information quickly. This could involve fetching data from the web, transferring files without clear purpose, or managing storage for organizations. Your situation might be unclear, so I’ll just address your question without going into details. Are you using these systems for a specific reason, or is this something you’re exploring? If you're interested in conversation, feel free to share more.

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Bema5
Junior Member
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05-05-2022, 03:20 AM
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there asking what you uses it for because more cores or less faster cores they do different things for different tasks. so one can beat it in one thing and the other will beat it in another. there so many other things then just games and youtube. most any cpu will work for youtube so... 7900 seems better on other things comes with a cooler uses more power thow i guess one cone over the 9700x so there so close really 9700x looks like more lanes on X870E 8x Gen4 X870 4x Gen4 192 GB ram vs 128 GB 7900 Max Memory Speed 2x1R DDR5-5600 2x2R DDR5-5600 vs 7900 Max Memory Speed 2x1R DDR5-5200 2x2R DDR5-5200 Edited October 2, 2025 by thrasher_565
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Bema5
05-05-2022, 03:20 AM #8

there asking what you uses it for because more cores or less faster cores they do different things for different tasks. so one can beat it in one thing and the other will beat it in another. there so many other things then just games and youtube. most any cpu will work for youtube so... 7900 seems better on other things comes with a cooler uses more power thow i guess one cone over the 9700x so there so close really 9700x looks like more lanes on X870E 8x Gen4 X870 4x Gen4 192 GB ram vs 128 GB 7900 Max Memory Speed 2x1R DDR5-5600 2x2R DDR5-5600 vs 7900 Max Memory Speed 2x1R DDR5-5200 2x2R DDR5-5200 Edited October 2, 2025 by thrasher_565

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sammylol1sam
Member
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05-05-2022, 01:52 PM
#9
I don’t grasp the meaning behind copying and downloading. I reached out out of curiosity and since the two CPUs are similar in cost and performance, it seems reasonable.
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sammylol1sam
05-05-2022, 01:52 PM #9

I don’t grasp the meaning behind copying and downloading. I reached out out of curiosity and since the two CPUs are similar in cost and performance, it seems reasonable.

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Shibouh
Senior Member
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05-07-2022, 01:38 PM
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They’ll both handle data transfers smoothly. It’s hard to see why it matters. Are you looking for details? For example, how quickly can one CPU copy 156GB versus another? The real factor usually lies with the storage and network connection rather than just the processor. If you want a comparison, check YouTube for Blender or other tools you’re curious about. That’s what we’d do to help. Yes, having more cores aids many operations, while a single-core boost shines better for gaming and other tasks that benefit from multiple cores.
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Shibouh
05-07-2022, 01:38 PM #10

They’ll both handle data transfers smoothly. It’s hard to see why it matters. Are you looking for details? For example, how quickly can one CPU copy 156GB versus another? The real factor usually lies with the storage and network connection rather than just the processor. If you want a comparison, check YouTube for Blender or other tools you’re curious about. That’s what we’d do to help. Yes, having more cores aids many operations, while a single-core boost shines better for gaming and other tasks that benefit from multiple cores.

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