AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
85.6Single-core88.3
62.4Multi-core100
67.2Gamingspec-based94.4
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 70.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $899
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 62
- 500% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 32 MB
- 118% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 19,500
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+67% | 200 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 192 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500Top 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 17% | 2,248+5%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 29% | 42,555+118%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 38,500Top 28% | 71,939+87%Top 1% |
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