AMD is gearing up to release its new Ryzen 9000 CPUs in just over a week, with the first review already out. SaddyTech recently posted a video exploring the performance of the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X across various games, and the results aren’t entirely in favor of AMD. Surprisingly, in several titles, the previous generation Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the new Ryzen 9 9900X.
While there are minor discrepancies in some games, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D showcases a significant advantage over AMD’s latest CPU. For instance, in Alan Wake 2 at 1080p, both processors are neck and neck, but in The Last of Us Part One and Fortnite, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D boasts an 18% and 16% lead respectively at the same resolution.
Although the performance gap narrows at higher resolutions, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still outpaces the Ryzen 9 9900X by over 10% at 1080p. Surprisingly, the former delivers superior performance while consuming less power. In Counter-Strike 2, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D averages 50 watts and hits a maximum of 63 degrees Celsius, whereas the Ryzen 9 9900X consumes 102W on average and reaches 67 degrees.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D continues to shine as one of the top gaming CPUs available, thanks to AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology. The performance gap between the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 7800X3D stands out, showcasing that the last-gen chip is simply faster for gamers.
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It’s worth noting that while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D seems to remain the preferred choice for gaming, no productivity benchmarks were conducted by SaddyTech. The Ryzen 9 9900X is likely to excel in multi-core tasks and single-core performance. However, the standout feature for gaming remains the 3D V-Cache, where the last-gen chip maintains its superiority.
AMD has confirmed the upcoming release of Ryzen 9000 CPUs with 3D V-Cache, which could change the landscape for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. These are anticipated to arrive in early 2023, possibly in January.
While this early review may paint a negative picture for Ryzen 9000 in gaming, it’s essential to remember that this is just one review. The new Ryzen CPUs are set to launch on July 31, so more reviews should surface around that time or shortly before.
