AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
73.3Single-core93
49.3Multi-core99
66Gamingspec-based85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+50) and single-core (+20). AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X
- 38% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 73
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 49
- 176% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 15,242
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+38% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 230 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,400Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 23,000Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963Top 27% | 2,280+16%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242Top 46% | 42,000+176%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 28,270Top 44% | 66,500+135%Top 4% |
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