AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Early Gaming Tests Leaked: Slightly Behind Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Lower Power & Temperatures
7/23/2024AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Early Gaming Tests Leaked: Slightly Behind Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Lower Power & Temperatures
The first gaming performance tests of AMD’s Ryzen 9 9900X “Zen 5” Desktop CPU have been leaked by an Italian YouTuber, SaddyTech. These benchmarks reveal intriguing insights into the performance of AMD’s latest processor compared to the previous generation.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X “Zen 5” vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D “Zen 4” Gaming Benchmarks
SaddyTech managed to acquire a retail AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU ahead of its official launch. The YouTuber tested the chip on a Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX motherboard with the latest BIOS, comparing it against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in various games.
Despite retaining the same boost clock speed as the Ryzen 9 7900X, the Ryzen 9 9900X has a base clock reduced by 300 MHz to fit within a 120W power limit. This 12-core CPU is expected to offer impressive multi-threaded capabilities.
Performance Figures
Both the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 7800X3D were tested in multiple titles at 2160p, 1440p, and 1080p resolutions. Here are some key findings:
- Alan Wake 2: The Zen 5 chip was slightly faster in max FPS, but the Zen 4 3D V-Cache chip surpassed it in average and lows.
- Cities Skylines 2: The Zen 4 3D V-Cache chip had a 23% lead in maximum FPS, with similar averages and lows.
- Call of Duty Warzone 2: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperformed the Ryzen 9 9900X in average and lows, matching it in max FPS.
- Counter-Strike 2: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D dominated all three metrics (max/avg/mins).
- Cyberpunk 2077: The Ryzen 9 9900X was on par at 4K but led by double-digit uplifts at lower resolutions.
- Fortnite: The 3D V-Cache CPU won by a significant margin.
Detailed Benchmark Results
| Game | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (1% Lows FPS) | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (1% Lows FPS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 (1080 Ultra) | 137.1 | 143.6 | -4.5% |
| Alan Wake 2 (1440 Ultra) | 105.2 | 106.9 | -1.5% |
| Alan Wake 2 (2160 Ultra) | 60 | 60.8 | -1.3% |
| Cities Skylines 2 (1080 Ultra) | 43.7 | 42.3 | +3.3% |
| Cities Skylines 2 (1440 Ultra) | 44.4 | 43.4 | +2.3% |
| Cities Skylines 2 (2160 Ultra) | 33.3 | 38.5 | -13.5% |
| COD: Warzone 2 (1080 Competitive) | 209.2 | 216.2 | -3.2% |
| COD: Warzone 2 (1440 Competitive) | 204.2 | 212.2 | -3.7% |
| COD: Warzone 2 (2160 Competitive) | 181.7 | 183.1 | -0.7% |
| CS2 (1080 Competitive) | 161.8 | 190.5 | -15.0% |
| CS2 (1440 Competitive) | 154.9 | 189.3 | -18.1% |
| CS2 (2160 Competitive) | 159.1 | 188.1 | -15.4% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1080 Ultra) | 93.5 | 122.3 | -23.5% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1440 Ultra) | 91.8 | 99.7 | -7.9% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (2160 Ultra) | 52.3 | 53.1 | -1.5% |
| Fortnite (1080 Competitive) | 230.4 | 301.6 | -23.6% |
| Fortnite (1440 Competitive) | 213.9 | 255.1 | -16.1% |
| Fortnite (2160 Competitive) | 124.4 | 168.8 | -26.3% |
| Average Difference | -9.45% |
Conclusion
AMD has officially stated that the Ryzen 7 9700X will be around 2% faster on average compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a lower TDP and clock rate than the 9900X, but game selection plays a crucial role in performance. More extensive testing across a wider set of games is needed to fully determine the gaming potential of these new Zen 5 chips.