AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
47.9Single-core55.8
48.2Multi-core72.6
87.5Gaming80.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+24) and Single-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 5800X3D
- Stronger gaming score: 88 vs 80
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 48
- 101% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 14,200
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 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 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,130+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500 | 15,400+47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470 | 1,640+12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200 | 28,500+101% |
| PassMark | 28,100 | 45,700+63% |
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