AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
77.8Single-core80.2
75.2Multi-core89.9
94.4Gamingspec-based95
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 80.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 7900X3D
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 75
- 34% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,769 vs 26,747
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020+1%Top 17% | 2,990Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128Top 20% | 19,960+10%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 29% | 2,036+7%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747Top 19% | 35,769+34%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 50,200Top 17% | 62,297+24%Top 6% |
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