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Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Which is Better?

Feb 2023 Ryzen 7000 vs Mar 2025 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins

Ryzen 9 9950X3D comes out ahead of Ryzen 9 7950X3D on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 18.8% faster than Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 9 7950X3D Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Cores 16 16
Threads 32 32
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
TDP 120 W 170 W
L2 cache 16 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 128 MB 128 MB
MSRP $699 $699
Process node TSMC N5 TSMC N4P
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5200 DDR5-5600
Launched Feb 2023 Mar 2025

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 9 7950X3DRyzen 9 9950X3D
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −17.8%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D
    1,898
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    2,308
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −9.9%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D
    128
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    142
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −19.3%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D
    20,156
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    24,987
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −18.9%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D
    2,824
    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 9 7950X3D MSRP
$699
Difference
±$0

Both launched at the same price.

Ryzen 9 9950X3D MSRP
$699

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 9 7950X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads in gaming workloads by 14.5% over Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 18.8% faster than Ryzen 9 7950X3D in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Both chips launched at $699 MSRP.

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