AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
36.2Single-core93
42.3Multi-core99
60.3Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+57) and Multi-core (+57). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 7 3700X
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 60
- 300% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 4 MB
- 247% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 12,100
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+30% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 3,400+127%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Top 51% | 23,000+174%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 2,280+80%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Top 46% | 42,000+247%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 22,700Top 42% | 66,500+193%Top 2% |
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