amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock140W
TDPIntel Core i9-7900X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
$699 • Jan 2023
Intel Core i9-7900X
$999 • Jun 2017
Intel Core i9-7900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 10 |
| Threads | 32 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 42 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 120 W | 140 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 14.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i9 (X-Series 7th Gen) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 17840 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 89°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
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
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 7950X3D
Intel Core i9-7900X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD • 16/32 • 4.2GHz
Intel Core i9-7900X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.3GHz
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