Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 7 9700X
Every Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 9700X listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Ryzen 7 7700X
Cheapest we found
£211.99
at AWD-IT, in stock, checked 21 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU Eight Core 4.5GHz Processor Socket AM5 - 100-100000591WOF - Retail
Priced at 5 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Scan.
Ryzen 7 9700X
Cheapest we found
£259.99
at Novatech, in stock, checked 14 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core Socket AM5 5.5GHz Processor - 100-100001404WOF - RETAIL
Priced at 7 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Ebuyer, Novatech, Scan.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Ryzen 7 7700X we found is £211.99 at AWD-IT, £48.00 (18%) less than the cheapest Ryzen 7 9700X at £259.99 from Novatech.
- On our spec-based estimate (57 for the Ryzen 7 7700X, 58 for the Ryzen 7 9700X), the Ryzen 7 7700X gives 21% more estimated performance per pound at these prices.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 309 to the Ryzen 7 7700X's 279, 11% higher; per pound, the Ryzen 7 7700X renders 11% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 105W | 65W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon | Radeon |
Performance and value
| Figure | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated score (1 to 100) | 57 | 58 |
| Estimated score per £10 | 2.69 | 2.23 |
| Blender render score (measured) | 279 | 309 |
The estimated score is the figure shown on each product page and on processors by value, worked out from the most common specs above. Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system. Per £10 uses the cheapest price we found.
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Ryzen 7 7700X listings, cheapest first
Ryzen 7 9700X listings, cheapest first
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