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Ryzen 9 7900X vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X 2022, $549 · 12/24 cores/threads, 170 W
72.58
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2023, $699 · 16/32 cores/threads, 120 W
87.61 +21%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 21% faster than Ryzen 9 7900X by our estimate.

Both CPUs use the same socket (AM5), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).

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.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 93% of tested · runs: 161

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
540+30 %

faster than 97% of tested · runs: 211

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Ryzen 9 7900XRyzen 9 7950X3D
Score (0–100) 72.58 87.61
Ranking position 12 5
Price/performance (0–100) 47.44 44.98
Power efficiency (0–100) 22.31 38.15
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer AMD AMD
Architecture Zen 4 (Raphael) Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release date 2022-09-27 2023-02-28
Launch price $549 $699

Specifications

Ryzen 9 7900XRyzen 9 7950X3D
Cores 12 16
Threads 24 32
Base clock 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Boost clock 5.6 GHz 5.7 GHz
L2 cache 12 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 64 MB 128 MB
Process node 5 nm 5 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Ryzen 9 7900XRyzen 9 7950X3D
Socket AM5 AM5
TDP 170 W 120 W
Max temperature 95 °C 89 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Ryzen 9 7900XRyzen 9 7950X3D
Memory type DDR5-5200 DDR5-5200
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 192 GB 192 GB
PCI Express version 5.0 5.0
PCIe lanes 24 24

Pros and cons

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • cheaper at launch: $549 vs $699
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • 21% higher overall score
  • more cores: 16 vs 12
  • more threads: 32 vs 24
  • bigger L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
  • lower TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
  • newer: released in 2023

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