The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 1 tie. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (300% better).
Ryzen 7 1700 wins in 3 specs (Max Turbo Power: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose Ryzen 9 9900X if you want the best overall performance — especially l3 cache.
Choose Ryzen 7 1700 if max turbo power matters more to you.
