AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
53Single-core80.2
50Multi-core89.9
62.2Gamingspec-based95
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+40) and single-core (+27). 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% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 50
- 300% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 4 MB
- 300% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 32 MB
- 134% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,769 vs 15,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+12% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 162 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,990+46%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 19,960+77%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 50% | 2,036+29%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 35,769+134%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 62,297+120%Top 6% |
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