AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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Brand16
Cores32
Threads170 W
TDP5 nm
Process Size4.5 GH/z
Base Clock5.7 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR5
Memory Supportamd socket am5
SocketAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Brand
amd
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Sep 26th 2022
Launch Price
699 $
Specifications
Socket
amd socket am5
Foundry
TSMC
Process Size
5 nm
Die Size
2 mm 2
Package
FC-LGA1718
Performance
Frequency
4.5 GH/z
Boost Clock
5.7 GH/z
Multiplier
45.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
170 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
16
Total Threads
32
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
Radeon Graphics
Cache
L1: 64 KB
L2: 1.00 MB
L3: 64.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Raphael
Generation
Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael))
Memory Support
DDR5
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4A
- • SSE4.1
- • SSE4.2
- • AES
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • AVX-512
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • SHA
- • F16C
- • FMA3
- • AMD64
- • EVP
- • AMD-V
- • SMAP
- • SMEP
- • SMT
- • Precision Boost 2
- • XFR 2
Most Compared CPUs
Based on actual user comparison data
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
4.2 GHz
16/32
120W
699$
Intel Core i9-13900K
2022
3 GHz
24/32
125W
589$
Intel Core i7-14700KF
2023
3.4 GHz
20/28
125W
384$
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
4.7 GHz
12/24
170W
549$
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
4.4 GHz
12/24
120W
599$
Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
Performance in Games
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From The Ashes
PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK - DEMO
Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy
Of Ash and Steel
Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memories
Where Winds Meet
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Processor
$699
PCBench Rating in 2025
Based on comprehensive benchmarks and real-world performance data analyzed by our custom AI algorithm.
AI Summary
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X remains a powerhouse in 2025, delivering exceptional multi-core performance with its 16 cores and 32 threads, making it ideal for content creators and productivity workloads. While it trails slightly behind newer Zen 5 chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, it still holds strong in gaming, especially with high frame rates in titles like NINJA GAIDEN 4 and ARC Raiders. However, power efficiency and single-threaded performance have been surpassed by Intel’s latest offerings.
Pros
- Outstanding multi-core performance (Cinebench Multi: 36742) for rendering and multitasking
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance in most titles, often exceeding 200 FPS
- Supports modern features like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 on AM5 platform
- Strong competitor to Intel Core i9-14900 at similar price points
Cons
- High 170W TDP demands robust cooling and power delivery
- Slightly lower single-core performance compared to Intel Core i9-14900KS and newer Zen 5 CPUs
- Noticeable performance drop in RTX-heavy games like The Outer Worlds 2 and Dying Light The Beast
- Priced the same as more efficient Zen 5 options like Ryzen 9 9950X, reducing value appeal
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