AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
77.4Single-core93
78.5Multi-core99
84.6Gaming85.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 79.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+21) and Single-core (+16). 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 $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 77
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 79
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 45% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 29,000
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| 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 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 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 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 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880 | 3,400+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500 | 23,000+24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000 | 2,280+14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000 | 42,000+45% |
| PassMark | 52,500 | 66,500+27% |
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