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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

  • Blender render score 368 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 3950X

  • Blender render score 367 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 0% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D368

Median of 209 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X367

Median of 6 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A76%Excellent
B63%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9800X3D · L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB

Office Work

A64%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9800X3D · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A60%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9800X3D · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A48%Fair
B61%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3950X · Threads: 32 vs 16

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

62/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

54/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • L3 cache 96 MB vs 64 MB (50% higher)
  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (34% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (11% higher)
  • Blender render score 368 samples/min vs 367 samples/min (0% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 16 (50% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 32 (50% lower)
  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 105 W (14% higher)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Advantages

  • Cores 16 vs 8 (100% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 16 (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 120 W (13% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 96 MB (33% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (26% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (10% lower)
  • Blender render score 367 samples/min vs 368 samples/min (0% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DBAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.368 samples/min Better +0%367 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2096
Cores & clocks
Cores816 Better +100%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1632 Better +100%
Base clock4.7 GHz Better +34%3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz Better +11%4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache96 MB Better +50%64 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power120 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 2
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$479$749

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D posts a median render score of 368 against 367 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, making it 0% faster. The medians are based on 209 and 6 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.2 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $479. AMD Ryzen 9 3950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $749.

Our overall scores are 62 for Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 54 for Ryzen 9 3950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 9800X3D; for office work: Ryzen 7 9800X3D; for daily use: Ryzen 7 9800X3D; for content creation: Ryzen 9 3950X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 3950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D posts a median render score of 368 against 367 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, making it 0% faster. The medians are based on 209 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rated at 120 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 9 3950X draws 14% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 3950X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched at $479 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at $749. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 3950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (76 vs 63 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.