Ryzen 5 7600X vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: Which is Better?
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The verdict
Ryzen 9 7950X3D winsRyzen 9 7950X3D comes out ahead of Ryzen 5 7600X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 42.1% faster than Ryzen 5 7600X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.
Dimension-by-dimension
- Gaming7950X3D +4.2%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads in gaming workloads by 4.2% over Ryzen 5 7600X.
- Productivity7950X3D +42.1%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 42.1% faster than Ryzen 5 7600X in multi-core productivity workloads.
- ValueTie
Performance-per-dollar is comparable.
- Efficiency7950X3D +39.8%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D runs 39.8% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen 5 7600X.
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Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32 |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| TDP | 105 W | 120 W |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| MSRP | $299 | $699 |
| Process node | TSMC N5 | TSMC N5 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Launched | Sep 2022 | Feb 2023 |
Benchmarks
- Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT−54.3%Ryzen 5 7600X868Ryzen 9 7950X3D1,898
- Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T−5.5%Ryzen 5 7600X121Ryzen 9 7950X3D128
- Multi-coreGeekbench 6−35.9%Ryzen 5 7600X12,921Ryzen 9 7950X3D20,156
- Single-coreGeekbench 6−2.8%Ryzen 5 7600X2,746Ryzen 9 7950X3D2,824
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Price analysis
Ryzen 9 7950X3D costs more.