AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
74.9Single-core93
61.2Multi-core99
66.6Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+38) and gaming (+19). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 75
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 61
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 67
- 115% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 19,500
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| 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 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780 | 3,400+22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000 | 23,000+44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970 | 2,280+16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 42,000+115% |
| PassMark | 36,500 | 66,500+82% |
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