AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
56.3Single-core88.3
44.9Multi-core100
87.5Gamingspec-based94.4
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+55) and single-core (+32). 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
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $899
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 45
- 228% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 12,969
- 188% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 24,973
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+67% | 200 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 192 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 2,248+37%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 42,555+228%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 71,939+188%Top 1% |
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