AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
78.6Single-core94.9
92.7Multi-core87
85.2Gamingspec-based93.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 91.1 to 86.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16). 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 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 79
- 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
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 120 W+29% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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+4% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 25% | 3,388+16%Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+1%Top 8% | 20,889Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 62,125+11%Top 5% | 56,050Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,251Top 21% | 4,628+9%Top 11% |
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