AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
85.2Single-core93
64.7Multi-core99
91.9Gaming85.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 77.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+34) and Single-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 gaming score: 92 vs 85
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $479 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 85
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 65
- 115% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 19,500
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+29% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 230 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.7 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 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 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150 | 3,400+8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500 | 23,000+24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130 | 2,280+7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 42,000+115% |
| PassMark | 40,000 | 66,500+66% |
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