AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
77.8Single-core93
75.2Multi-core99
94.4Gamingspec-based85.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 80.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24) and single-core (+15). 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
- 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 78
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 75
- 57% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 26,747
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 42% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 162 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 120 W+29% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 230 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+100% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020Top 17% | 3,400+13%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128Top 20% | 23,000+27%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 29% | 2,280+19%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747Top 19% | 42,000+57%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 50,200Top 17% | 66,500+32%Top 4% |
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