AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
77.4Single-core78.6
78Multi-core92.7
84.6Gamingspec-based85.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.6 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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 7900X
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 78
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 33% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 230 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+4% | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880Top 29% | 2,920+1%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 20% | 21,000+14%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 27% | 2,020+1%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 20% | 38,000+31%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 51,211Top 12% | 62,125+21%Top 5% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,225Top 22% | 4,251+1%Top 21% |
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