amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
$279 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
$649 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 39 X | 43 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 170 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8315 million | 16630 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.9GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
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