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Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Ryzen 9
Current Price
$499.00
MSRP: $699.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#12
of 234
Overall Rank
#26
of 251
Value Rank
#108
of 207
Gaming Rank
#1
of 251
Productivity Rank
#32
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
16
Threads
32
Base Clock
4.2 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.7 GHz
Socket
AM5
Lithography
5nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
128 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
120W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
162W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5
Max Memory
128GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
Yes

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
24
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Radeon Graphics

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Selected)24,592

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release Date
2/28/2023 - 2 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
24592
Value49.3
Efficiency204.9

Use Case Ratings

Gaming10/10
Productivity9/10
Budget Value5.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,053
Cinebench R23 Multi36,291
Geekbench 6 Single2,926
Geekbench 6 Multi19,643
PassMark62,322

Console Comparison

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
40%
40%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
38%
38%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%
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Notes

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's ultimate gaming processor, combining 16 cores and 32 threads with revolutionary 3D V-Cache technology that delivers 128MB of L3 cache. This unique design makes it the fastest gaming CPU available, particularly excelling in cache-sensitive titles while maintaining excellent productivity performance. Built on the Zen 4 architecture with boost speeds up to 5.7 GHz, it offers exceptional efficiency compared to competitors. The massive cache significantly reduces memory latency, providing substantial gaming performance advantages over standard Ryzen 9 7950X. Ideal for enthusiasts who want the absolute best gaming performance without sacrificing multi-threaded workload capabilities. Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, making it perfect for high-refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 4K, streaming, and content creation. Competes with Intel's Core i9-14900K as the premier enthusiast CPU choice.