When looking at the specs of a potential buy, you may see the terms “AMD Ryzen 7 3700X” or “AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.” This refers to the processor inside the computer. Both are great processors, but Ryzen 7 is geared more toward web surfing and light gaming, whereas Ryzen 9 is geared more toward those who need 12-core performance. For the average user, Ryzen 9 is a bit over-the-top, but there are those who need it.