Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+56.1%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Ryzen 7 9800X3D by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking67203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency21.9719.94
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen 4) (2022)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13140 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2424

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+56.1%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7950X 62681
+56.1%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40163

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X 23897
+43.6%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 9 7950X 8118
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8484
+4.5%

7-Zip

Ryzen 9 7950X 157038
+73.8%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 90354

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X 2325
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+1%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7950X 303
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+11.2%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 9 7950X 134
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 204
+52.2%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X 19810
+9.6%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X 2972
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+10.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.46 25.28
Integrated graphics card 4.43 1.98
Recency 27 September 2022 7 November 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X has a 56.1% higher aggregate performance score, 123.7% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 41.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in performance tests.


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