Ryzen 9 9950X vs Ryzen 9 7950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
40.23
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
42.58
+5.8%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6659
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data61.38
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency21.9823.26
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen 4) (2022)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13140 Million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 VSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2424

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7950X 40.23
Ryzen 9 9950X 42.58
+5.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7950X 62704
Ryzen 9 9950X 66371
+5.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X 23897
+1.4%
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568

Blender(-)

Ryzen 9 7950X 86
+11.7%
Ryzen 9 9950X 77

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X 2226
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+14.4%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 9 7950X 8118
+3.4%
Ryzen 9 9950X 7852

7-Zip

Ryzen 9 7950X 157038
Ryzen 9 9950X 160423
+2.2%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7950X 375
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+9.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.23 42.58
Integrated graphics card 4.42 1.98
Recency 27 September 2022 15 August 2024
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 9 7950X has 123.2% faster integrated GPU.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 9950X.


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