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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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 7950X

  • Blender render score 572 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Blender render score 581 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.7 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 9 7950X3D is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 9 7950X572

Median of 30 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D581

Median of 49 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

A83%Excellent
B94%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7950X3D · L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB

Office Work

A72%Good
B79%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7950X3D · TDP / base power: 120 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A68%Good
B74%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7950X3D · TDP / base power: 120 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A70%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

73/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

79/100

AAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (7% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 128 MB (50% lower)
  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 120 W (42% higher)
  • Blender render score 572 samples/min vs 581 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Advantages

  • L3 cache 128 MB vs 64 MB (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 170 W (29% lower)
  • Blender render score 581 samples/min vs 572 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 4.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (7% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 9 7950XBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.572 samples/min581 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.3049
Cores & clocks
Cores1616
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads3232
Base clock4.5 GHz Better +7%4.2 GHz
Max boost clock5.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache64 MB128 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power170 W120 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 4
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process5 nm5 nm
Release year20222023
Launch price$699$699

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D posts a median render score of 581 against 572 for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 49 and 30 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $699. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $699.

Our overall scores are 73 for Ryzen 9 7950X and 79 for Ryzen 9 7950X3D out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7950X3D; for office work: Ryzen 9 7950X3D; for daily use: Ryzen 9 7950X3D; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 9 7950X vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 9 7950X or the Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D posts a median render score of 581 against 572 for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 49 and 30 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 9 7950X or the Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is rated at 170 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 120 W, so the Ryzen 9 7950X3D draws 42% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 9 7950X and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X launched at $699 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at $699. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 9 7950X or the Ryzen 9 7950X3D better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (83 vs 94 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.