AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
56.3Single-core55.8
44.9Multi-core72.6
87.5Gamingspec-based80.2
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+28). AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- 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
- 18% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 45
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
- 120% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 12,969
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2020 |
| 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 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,400Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,640Top 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 28,500+120%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 45,700+83%Top 22% |
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