AMD Ryzen 9 5900X VS AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$519.99 • Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
$649 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 43 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 170 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8300 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
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games (110 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 110 benchmarks across 89 games
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
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