AMD Ryzen 7 3700X VS AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
$679.99 • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
$699 • Jan 2025
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 43 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 170 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | 16630 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 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 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Comparison in Games (5 benchmarks)
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Kingdom Come Deliverance II
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl
Cyberpunk 2077
Starfield
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 5 benchmarks across 5 games
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
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