AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
78.6Single-core90.1
92.9Multi-core83.6
85.2Gaming84.6
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 86.7 against 85.8 for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 84
- 42% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 162 W
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 90 vs 79
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,920
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 120 W+29% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+42% | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+2% | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,300+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+6% | 19,800 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020 | 2,230+10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000+19% | 32,000 |
| PassMark | 62,500+13% | 55,500 |
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