AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
55.8Single-core78.6
72.6Multi-core70.5
80.2Gamingspec-based83.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 69.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23). 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 9 5950X
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 24,776
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 56
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,990 vs 2,130
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Top 44% | 2,990+40%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400Top 30% | 15,725+2%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Top 48% | 1,966+20%Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+15%Top 18% | 24,776Top 21% |
| PassMark | 45,700Top 22% | 48,013+5%Top 20% |
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