AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
56.3Single-core38.6
44.9Multi-core64.6
87.5Gamingspec-based79
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 59 against 60.4 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 39
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $749
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 45
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
- 90% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,700 vs 12,969
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,570Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+24%Top 49% | 1,320Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 24,700+90%Top 22% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 39,000+56%Top 27% |
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