AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
43Single-core55.8
46Multi-core72.6
85Gaming80.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+27) and Single-core (+13). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 5700X3D
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 80
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 46
- 118% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 13,100
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780Top 48% | 2,130+20%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Top 40% | 15,400+56%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350Top 51% | 1,640+21%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Top 42% | 28,500+118%Top 14% |
| PassMark | 26,300Top 36% | 45,700+74%Top 13% |
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