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Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Which is Better?

Nov 2024 Ryzen 9000 vs Mar 2025 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins

Ryzen 9 9950X3D comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 9800X3D on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 34.4% faster than Ryzen 7 9800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Ryzen 7 9800X3D Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Boost clock 5.2 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 4.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
TDP 120 W 170 W
L2 cache 8 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 96 MB 128 MB
MSRP $479 $699
Process node TSMC N4P TSMC N4P
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 DDR5-5600
Launched Nov 2024 Mar 2025

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 7 9800X3DRyzen 9 9950X3D
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −42.8%
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    1,320
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    2,308
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −5.6%
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    134
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    142
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −30.2%
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    17,442
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    24,987
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −4.8%
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    3,315
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    3,482

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D MSRP
$479
Difference
−$220

Ryzen 9 9950X3D costs more.

Ryzen 9 9950X3D MSRP
$699

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads in gaming workloads by 5.2% over Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 34.4% faster than Ryzen 7 9800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D launched at $699, $220 more than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $479.

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