AMD Ryzen 9 7950X VS AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.5GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
N/A • Sep 2022
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$549 • Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 32 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 45 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 7nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4 |
| Transistors | 13140 million | 8300 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
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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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
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 9 7950X
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Comparison in Games (207 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 207 benchmarks across 168 games
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.5GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
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