FPSVersusRyzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 9 7900X
Performance score
By our estimate, Ryzen 9 7900X beats Ryzen 9 5950X by 11%.
Different sockets (AM4 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Ryzen 9 5950X | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 65.39 | 72.58 |
| Ranking position | 25 | 12 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 29.37 | 47.44 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 32.55 | 22.31 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | Zen 3 (Vermeer) | Zen 4 (Raphael) |
| Release date | 2020-11-05 | 2022-09-27 |
| Launch price | $799 | $549 |
Specifications
| Ryzen 9 5950X | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 32 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Process node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | no | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Ryzen 9 5950X | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| TDP | 105 W | 170 W |
| Max temperature | 90 °C | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Ryzen 9 5950X | Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | 24 |
Pros and cons
Ryzen 9 5950X
- more cores: 16 vs 12
- more threads: 32 vs 24
- lower TDP: 105 W vs 170 W
Ryzen 9 7900X
- 11% higher overall score
- 29% faster single core
- newer: released in 2022
- cheaper at launch: $549 vs $799
- has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics)
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