AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
78.6Single-core80.2
92.9Multi-core89.9
85.2Gamingspec-based95
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 86.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 7950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 90
- 42% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 162 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 120 W+29% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+42% | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 16 | 16 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7950X | 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 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 2,990+2%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+5%Top 7% | 19,960Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020Top 23% | 2,036+1%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000+6%Top 9% | 35,769Top 10% |
| PassMark | 62,500Top 6% | 62,297Top 6% |
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