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Ryzen 9 7950X3D


Ryzen 9 7950X3D Specifications

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture and manufactured using the 5 nm process. It is compatible with the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5200 MT/s. This processor features 16 performance cores operating at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz , and includes 32 threads. It also comes equipped with 16 MB of L2 cache and 128 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a base TDP of 120 W and a moderate maximum TDP of 162 W. Most mid-range aftermarket air coolers are sufficient for thermal control. This processor is also suitable for small form factor builds, which often have limited airflow.

For users who require integrated graphics, this CPU includes the Radeon™ Graphics, which features 2 GPU cores. It operates at a base clock of 400.00 GHz and boosts up to 2200.00 GHz. This makes it suitable for systems without a dedicated GPU, capable of handling everyday tasks and running older or less demanding games. Integrated graphics can also accelerate specific workloads even when a discrete GPU is installed.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a high-end CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 88.74% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is highly suitable for demanding professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads that require strong multi-core performance and high sustained throughput.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 62.1%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Gaming Performance

Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a strong gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 85.00% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU This CPU delivers excellent gaming performance, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. It is recommended for users who work on their computers but also engage in occasional or regular gaming.

The gaming performance-per-price score of 32.8%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.


Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU Information

Release Price: $699.00

Current Price on Amazon: $399

  • Amazon Price Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago.

  • Launch Date: 2 years, 5 months ago.

    CPU Available: True

    Architecture: Zen 4 Raphael

    Process: 5 nm

    Socket: AM5

    Cores / Threads: 16 / 32

    Base / Boost Clock: 4.20 GHz / 5.70 GHz

    Memory Support / Max Speed: DDR5 / 5200 MT/s

    Transistors: 17840 million

    L2 Cache / L3 Cache: 16 MB / 128 MB

    TDP / Max TDP: 120 W / 162 W

    Integrated Graphics: True

    GPU Name: Radeon™ Graphics

    GPU Cores: 2

    GPU Base / Boost : 400.00 GHz / 2200.00 GHz

    Rendering Performance

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core: 2101

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core Relative: 86.25%

    Cinebench R24 Single-core: 122

    Blender Relative Performance: 85.71%

    Encoding Performance

    AV1 Encoding Relative: 83.33%

    H265 Encoding Relative: 90.00%

    Compression / Decompression

    Compression (7-Zip): 93.17%

    Decompression (7-Zip): 93.97%

    Gaming Performance

    Relative Gaming Performance at 1080p: 85.00%

    Graphics Performance per Price: 32.8%

    Calculated Performance

    Relative Performance: 88.7%

    Performance per Price: 62.1%

    Combined per Price: 45.3%


    Ryzen 9 7950X3D Compared to Similar Performance CPUs

    CPU Price / Performance Table

    CPU (Desc) Price (Desc) Performance (Desc) Game_Perf (Desc) Combined (Desc) Perf/Price (Desc) Game/Price (Desc) Combined/Price (Desc)
    $520 | ↑ 1.6%
    97.2%
    82.3%
    89.7%
    52.1%
    24.4%
    35.9%
    $581❗ | 0.0%
    91.1%
    80.8%
    85.9%
    43.7%
    21.4%
    30.8%
    $399❗ | ↓ -41.8%
    90.9%
    80.7%
    85.8%
    63.6%
    31.1%
    44.7%
    $399 | ↓ -46.0%
    88.7%
    85.0%
    86.9%
    62.1%
    32.8%
    45.3%
    $429 | ↑ 2.4%
    87.1%
    86.5%
    86.8%
    56.6%
    31.1%
    42.1%
    $399 | ↓ -3.4%
    87.1%
    86.5%
    86.8%
    60.9%
    33.4%
    45.3%
    $399 | ↓ -8.1%
    84.6%
    85.9%
    85.3%
    59.2%
    33.2%
    44.5%
    $382 | ↓ -3.3%
    84.6%
    85.8%
    85.2%
    61.8%
    34.6%
    46.4%
    $579 | 0.0%
    80.9%
    79.2%
    80.1%
    39.0%
    21.1%
    28.8%

    CPU Specification Table

    CPU (Desc) C/SC/T L2/L3 Cache Base/Bost Memory Type Code Name TDP/Max Socket GPU
    Ryzen 9 9950X 16 / 0 / 32 16.0 MB / 64.0 MB 4.30 GHz / 5.70 GHz DDR5 / 5600MT/s Zen 5 Granite Ridge 170 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Core Ultra 9 285K 8 / 16 / 24 40.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.70 GHz / 5.50 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 125 W / 250 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics
    Ryzen 9 7950X 16 / 0 / 32 16.0 MB / 64.0 MB 4.50 GHz / 5.70 GHz DDR5 / 5200MT/s Zen 4 Raphael 170 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 / 0 / 32 16.0 MB / 128.0 MB 4.20 GHz / 5.70 GHz DDR5 / 5200MT/s Zen 4 Raphael 120 W / 162 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Core i9-14900KF 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.20 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i9-14900K 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.20 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Core i9-13900K 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.00 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Core i9-13900KF 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.00 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 None
    Core Ultra 9 285 8 / 16 / 24 40.0 MB / 36.0 MB 2.50 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 65 W / 182 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics

    CPU Performance in Rendering, Encoding and Compression-Decompression

    CPU (Desc) CB24_MC (Desc) CB24_SC (Desc) CB24_rel (Desc) Blender (Desc) Encoding_AV1 (Desc) Encoding_h265 (Desc) 7-zip_Pack(Desc) 7-zip_Unpack (Desc) Performance (Desc)
    Ryzen 9 9950X 2322 138
    95.3%
    99.3%
    94.9%
    98.2%
    97.1%
    98.2%
    97.2%
    Core Ultra 9 285K 2436 144
    100.0%
    98.2%
    95.2%
    95.3%
    86.8%
    70.9%
    91.1%
    Ryzen 9 7950X 2143 124
    88.0%
    90.0%
    87.4%
    90.0%
    92.2%
    97.9%
    90.9%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2101 122
    86.3%
    85.7%
    83.3%
    90.0%
    93.2%
    94.0%
    88.7%
    Core i9-14900KF 2217 138
    91.0%
    80.7%
    85.5%
    90.5%
    90.7%
    84.0%
    87.1%
    Core i9-14900K 2217 138
    91.0%
    80.7%
    85.5%
    90.5%
    90.7%
    84.0%
    87.1%
    Core i9-13900K 2165 132
    88.9%
    78.6%
    83.6%
    86.9%
    89.8%
    80.1%
    84.6%
    Core i9-13900KF 2165 132
    88.9%
    78.6%
    83.6%
    86.9%
    89.8%
    80.1%
    84.6%
    Core Ultra 9 285 2170 135
    89.1%
    96.4%
    87.7%
    85.3%
    79.0%
    47.9%
    80.9%