AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
91Single-core55.8
62.9Multi-core72.4
67.2Gamingspec-based80.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 72.4 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35). AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 91 vs 56
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,373 vs 2,130
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 72 vs 63
- 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 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,373+58%Top 4% | 2,130Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,817+9%Top 25% | 15,400Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,211+35%Top 12% | 1,640Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,485Top 33% | 28,500+39%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 36,927Top 26% | 45,247+23%Top 17% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,642+34%Top 10% | 3,477Top 47% |
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