Core i9-7900X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-7900X

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (44 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.9 vs 94.9 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $220 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $779 less on MSRP ($220 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 353.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.9 vs 20.9 PassMark/$ ($220 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,907).

Core i9-7900X

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (44 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $779 less on MSRP ($220 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 353.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.9 vs 20.9 PassMark/$ ($220 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.9 vs 94.9 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $220 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,907).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE better than Core i9-7900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is ahead with a 1.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-7900X pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-7900X is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is $779 cheaper on MSRP at $220 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i9-7900X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.2% better PassMark. It is also 353.3% better value on MSRP (94.9 vs 20.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-7900X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	178 FPS	171 FPS
medium	142 FPS	148 FPS
high	114 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	148 FPS
medium	117 FPS	124 FPS
high	94 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	69 FPS	74 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i9-7900X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	332 FPS	408 FPS
medium	277 FPS	345 FPS
high	250 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	297 FPS	352 FPS
medium	253 FPS	310 FPS
high	230 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	243 FPS
medium	203 FPS	220 FPS
high	189 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i9-7900X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	523 FPS	522 FPS
medium	523 FPS	522 FPS
high	523 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	523 FPS	506 FPS
medium	478 FPS	434 FPS
high	429 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	429 FPS	373 FPS
medium	345 FPS	316 FPS
high	310 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	219 FPS

Open Core i9-7900X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	523 FPS	522 FPS
medium	523 FPS	522 FPS
high	523 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	523 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	523 FPS	522 FPS
medium	523 FPS	522 FPS
high	523 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	523 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	523 FPS	516 FPS
medium	523 FPS	462 FPS
high	484 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	354 FPS

Open Core i9-7900X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-7900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Core i9-7900X

The Core i9-7900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 14 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,907 points. Launch price was $999.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-7900X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-7900X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-7900X versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-7900X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-7900X scores 20,907 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-7900X. L3 cache: 14 MB (total) on the Core i9-7900X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	14 MB (total)	16 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,907	20,870
Geekbench 6 Single	1,323	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,536	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-7900X uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	44	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-7900X) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE). Primary use case: Core i9-7900X targets High-End Desktop.

Feature	Core i9-7900X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Integrated GPU	No	—
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	High-End Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-7900X launched at $999 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE debuted at $220. On MSRP ($999 vs $220), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is $779 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-7900X delivers 20.9 pts/$ vs 94.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE the 127.7% better value option.