AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
85.2Single-core55.8
64.7Multi-core72.6
91.9Gaming80.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 77.6 to 69.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+29) and gaming (+12). 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 9800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 85 vs 56
- Stronger gaming score: 92 vs 80
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,150 vs 2,130
- Lower launch price: $479 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 65
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 46% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| 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 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+6% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 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 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+48% | 2,130 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500+20% | 15,400 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+30% | 1,640 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 28,500+46% |
| PassMark | 40,000 | 45,700+14% |
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