AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i7-5960X
93.2Single-core20.5
98.7Multi-core34.1
95Gamingspec-based43.4
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+73) and multi-core (+65). Intel Core i7-5960X 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 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 34
- 700% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 2 MB
- 540% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 20 MB
- 406% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,018 vs 8,300
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 43% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 28
- 18% lower Base TDP: 140 W vs 170 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025+1% | 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 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+43% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+63% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+540% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+233%Top 1% | 1,030Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+267%Top 4% | 6,100Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259+160%Top 8% | 870Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+406%Top 4% | 8,300Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 70,094+344%Top 2% | 15,800Bottom 28% |
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