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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

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

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Blender render score 415 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900

  • Blender render score 421 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.4 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 9 7900 is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 9 5950X415

Median of 116 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900421

Median of 12 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

A67%Good
B73%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900 · Max boost clock: 5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz

Office Work

A49%Fair
B79%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A49%Fair
B72%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A63%Good
B57%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 5950X · Threads: 32 vs 24

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 comes out ahead

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

AAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

57/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900

70/100

AAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Advantages

  • Cores 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (9% lower)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (8% lower)
  • Blender render score 415 samples/min vs 421 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (10% higher)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (9% higher)
  • Blender render score 421 samples/min vs 415 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 9 5950XBAMD Ryzen 9 7900
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.415 samples/min421 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.11612
Cores & clocks
Cores16 Better +33%12
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads32 Better +33%24
Base clock3.4 GHz3.7 GHz Better +9%
Max boost clock4.9 GHz5.4 GHz Better +10%
Memory & cache
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR5
Power
TDP / base power105 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsNoYes Better
Platform
ArchitectureZen 3Zen 4
SocketAM4AM5
Manufacturing process7 nm5 nm
Release year20202023
Launch price$799$429

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900 posts a median render score of 421 against 415 for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 116 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $799. AMD Ryzen 9 7900: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $429.

Our overall scores are 57 for Ryzen 9 5950X and 70 for Ryzen 9 7900 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900; for office work: Ryzen 9 7900; for daily use: Ryzen 9 7900; for content creation: Ryzen 9 5950X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 9 7900 FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 9 5950X or the Ryzen 9 7900?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7900 posts a median render score of 421 against 415 for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 116 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 9 5950X or the Ryzen 9 7900?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 65 W, so the Ryzen 9 7900 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 9 5950X and the Ryzen 9 7900 cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X launched at $799 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at $429. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 9 5950X or the Ryzen 9 7900 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (67 vs 73 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.