AMD Ryzen 9 7950X VS AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.5GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads4.4GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
$368.59 • Sep 2022
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
$499 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 32 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 45 X | 44 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 120 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 13140 million | 16630 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°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
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
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 9900X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
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 9900X
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
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.5GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD • 12/24 • 4.4GHz
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