AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i7-5820K
93Single-core20.7
99Multi-core30.2
85.2Gamingspec-based37.1
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+72) and multi-core (+69). Intel Core i7-5820K 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 30
- 967% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 2 MB
- 556% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 6,400
- 424% higher PassMark: 66,500 vs 12,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5820K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 18% lower Base TDP: 140 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $389 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 4 nm+82% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 140 W+18% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+58% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+967% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+327% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+227%Top 2% | 1,040Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+351%Top 2% | 5,100Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+156%Top 4% | 890Bottom 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+556%Top 5% | 6,400Bottom 19% |
| PassMark | 66,500+424%Top 4% | 12,700Bottom 20% |
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