AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
74.9Single-core55.8
61.2Multi-core72.6
66.6Gamingspec-based80.2
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 56
- 32% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,780 vs 2,130
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 61
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 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 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+32% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+31%Top 30% | 2,130Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+4%Top 28% | 15,400Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+20%Top 27% | 1,640Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 29% | 28,500+46%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 36,500Top 32% | 45,700+25%Top 22% |
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