AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
90.1Single-core93
83.6Multi-core99
84.6Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 85.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+15) and Single-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9900X
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 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
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+29% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 230 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 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 | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300 | 3,400+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800 | 23,000+16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230 | 2,280+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000 | 42,000+31% |
| PassMark | 55,500 | 66,500+20% |
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