AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
85.2Single-core38.6
64.7Multi-core64.6
91.9Gaming79
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 77.6 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+47) and gaming (+13). AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 9800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 85 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 92 vs 79
- 101% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,150 vs 1,570
- 61% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,130 vs 1,320
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- Lower launch price: $479 vs $749
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 27% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,700 vs 19,500
- 12% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 120 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 105 W+12% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+14% | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+34% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+11% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+101% | 1,570 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500+39% | 13,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+61% | 1,320 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 24,700+27% |
| PassMark | 40,000+3% | 39,000 |
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