AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
53Single-core93
50Multi-core99
62.2Gamingspec-based85.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+49) and single-core (+40). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 50
- 300% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 4 MB
- 175% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 15,300
- 135% higher PassMark: 66,500 vs 28,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+38% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 230 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 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 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 49% | 3,400+66%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 44% | 23,000+104%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 49% | 2,280+44%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 42,000+175%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 66,500+135%Top 4% |
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