AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
53Single-core55.8
50Multi-core72.6
62.2Gamingspec-based80.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23) and single-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 50
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 100% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 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 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 49% | 2,130+4%Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 44% | 15,400+36%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 49% | 1,640+4%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 28,500+86%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 45,700+61%Top 22% |
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