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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
86.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
91.1Inno Score
76.3Single-core94.9
93.9Multi-core87
85.2Gamingspec-based93.8
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 91.1 to 86.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19). 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: 94 vs 87
  • 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
  • 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
  • 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
  • 33% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

  • Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 76
  • 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
  • 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $699

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Announced20222025
SocketAM5AM5
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
Base TDP170 W120 W+29%
Max turbo power230 W—
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Cores16+33%12
Performance cores16+33%12
Efficiency cores00
Threads32+33%24
Base clock4.5 GHz+2%4.4 GHz
Boost clock5.7 GHz+4%5.5 GHz
L2 cache16 MB+33%12 MB
L3 cache64 MB128 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)
iGPU clock2,200 MHz2,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Memory supportDDR5-5200DDR5-5600
Max memory128 GB256 GB+100%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2828

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X versus AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,388Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—20,889Top 15%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,020Top 25%—
PassMark62,125+11%Top 6%56,050Top 10%
PassMark (single thread)4,251Top 21%4,628+9%Top 10%
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