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The Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 5700X continue to be the hottest CPUs in the mid-range offerings from Team Red. These eight-core chips are a great mix of affordability and high-end performance. Both CPUs have their sets of pros and cons, making them equally lucrative options. Given how good they are at gaming, you'll have to consider a bunch of factors before making a choice.
This article will list all the specs and performance differences between them so you can make an informed decision.
Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 5700X are some of the best mid-range gaming CPUs
The 7700X and 5700X are based on different architectures. While the newer Ryzen 7000 series processor is powered by the more efficient and capable 5 nm Zen 4 technology, the older chip uses the 7 nm Zen 3 architecture.
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A head-to-head specs comparison between them won't be accurate since they differ in power efficiency and Instructions Per Clock (IPC). However, the specs sheet can give you an idea of what to expect.
Specs comparison
At their core, the Ryzen 7 7700X and 5700X are slightly different chips. In the last generation, AMD launched the Ryzen 7 5800X, while the 5700X was a slightly cut-down version. This time around, the 7700X is the only processor launched in this segment.
The main difference between them is the power rating. While the 5700X is rated at 65W, the 7700X will draw up to 105W at full load. Other than this, the newer chip also boosts higher than the last generation.
The detailed specs list is as follows:
Both processors have been handsomely discounted from their launch MSRPs. However, the price difference between them is significant. While the 7700X is available at $285, you can pick up the 5700X for a bargain of $168.
Read more: 5 GPUs to pair with AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Performance comparison
In terms of computing prowess, the Ryzen 7 7700X and 5700X differ by a considerable margin. The gap is more noticeable in synthetic tests. The 7700X takes a massive 32% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core performance. In multi-core performance, the gap is 36%.
The detailed performance difference between the chips is as follows. The data has been sourced from the benchmark score aggregator website Nanoreview.
Gaming performance
Given both the Ryzen 7 7700X and 5700X are gaming processors, a more relevant test would be a direct FPS test in some of the latest video games. The chart below is a test of how many frames each CPU could generate when paired with an RTX 3090. The data has been sourced from the YouTube channel Benchmark PC Tech.
The difference between the chips is almost non-existent at lower resolutions like 1080p. If you have a capable 1440p or 4K gaming rig, opting for the newer chip might be worth it. However, if you are planning a budget rig for about $1,000 to $1,500, the more powerful chip won't help you.
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the better option in CPU-intensive productive workloads and if you want to do loads of file uncompression on your system.
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