AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
54.4Single-core93
62.1Multi-core99
79.6Gaming85.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+39) and Multi-core (+37). AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X
- 38% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 54
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 62
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 80
- 167% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 6 MB
- 94% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 21,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+38% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 230 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.7 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100 | 3,400+62% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500 | 23,000+70% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600 | 2,280+43% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700 | 42,000+94% |
| PassMark | 39,000 | 66,500+71% |
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