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Ryzen 9 9950X vs Ryzen 9 9955HX

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Performance score

Ryzen 9 9950X 2024, $649 · 16/32 cores/threads, 170 W
100.00 +42%
Ryzen 9 9955HX 2025 · 16/32 cores/threads
70.65

By our estimate, Ryzen 9 9950X beats Ryzen 9 9955HX by 42%.

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)

Ryzen 9 9950X
625+12 %

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 624

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 21

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

Overview

Ryzen 9 9950XRyzen 9 9955HX
Score (0–100) 100 70.65
Ranking position 1 17
Price/performance (0–100) 55.29 no data
Power efficiency (0–100) 30.74 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer AMD AMD
Architecture Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) Zen 5 (Fire Range)
Release date 2024-08-15 Q3 2025
Launch price $649 no data

Specifications

Ryzen 9 9950XRyzen 9 9955HX
Cores 16 16
Threads 32 32
Base clock 4.3 GHz 2.5 GHz
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
L2 cache 16 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 64 MB 64 MB
Process node 4 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Ryzen 9 9950XRyzen 9 9955HX
Socket AM5 no data
TDP 170 W no data
Max temperature 95 °C no data

Memory and PCI Express

Ryzen 9 9950XRyzen 9 9955HX
Memory type DDR5-5600 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 192 GB no data
PCI Express version 5.0 no data
PCIe lanes 24 no data

Pros and cons

Ryzen 9 9950X

  • 42% higher overall score
  • 6% faster single core
  • has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics)
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 9 9955HX

  • newer: released in 2025

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