AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
77.4Single-core88.3
78Multi-core100
84.6Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+22) and single-core (+11). 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
- 15% lower Base TDP: 170 W vs 200 W
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $899
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 77
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 78
- 200% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 64 MB
- 47% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 29,000
- 40% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 51,211
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 170 W+15% | 200 W |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 192 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 27% | 2,248+12%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 20% | 42,555+47%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 51,211Top 12% | 71,939+40%Top 3% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,225Top 22% | 4,675+11%Top 9% |
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