AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
43Single-core78.6
46Multi-core92.9
85Gaming85.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.7 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+47) and Single-core (+36). 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
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 43
- Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 46
- 300% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 4 MB
- 190% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 38,000 vs 13,100
- 138% higher PassMark: 62,500 vs 26,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+38% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 230 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+50% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.7 GHz+39% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780Top 48% | 2,920+64%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Top 40% | 21,000+112%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350Top 51% | 2,020+50%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Top 42% | 38,000+190%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 26,300Top 36% | 62,500+138%Top 4% |
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