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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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 9950X

  • Blender render score 666 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

  • Blender render score 687 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 9950X3D is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 9 9950X666

Median of 127 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D687

Median of 207 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 9950X3D · L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB

Office Work

A72%Good
B72%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A69%Good
B69%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A73%Good
B74%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Ryzen 9 9950X

74/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

77/100

AAMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Advantages

  • No clear advantage in the compared specifications.

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 128 MB (50% lower)
  • Blender render score 666 samples/min vs 687 samples/min (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Advantages

  • L3 cache 128 MB vs 64 MB (100% higher)
  • Blender render score 687 samples/min vs 666 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • No clear disadvantage in the compared specifications.

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 9 9950XBAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.666 samples/min687 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.127207
Cores & clocks
Cores1616
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads3232
Base clock4.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Max boost clock5.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache64 MB128 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power170 W170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 5
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process4 nm4 nm
Release year20242025
Launch price$649$699

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D posts a median render score of 687 against 666 for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 207 and 127 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $649. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2025, launched at $699.

Our overall scores are 74 for Ryzen 9 9950X and 77 for Ryzen 9 9950X3D out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 9950X3D; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; 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 9950X vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 9 9950X or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D posts a median render score of 687 against 666 for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 207 and 127 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 9 9950X or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

Both are rated at 170 W.

How much did the Ryzen 9 9950X and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X launched at $649 and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D at $699. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 9 9950X or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (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.