AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
6 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D Name AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is 4.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.7 GHz.
5.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.4 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
12 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12x Zen 4 Cores 16x Zen 4
24 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
5 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
2 Execution units 2
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2022
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
128 Shaders 128
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
9 Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-5200
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
162 W TDP (PL2) 162 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
89 °C Tjunction max 89 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
5 nm Technology 5 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
100-100000910WOF Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
128.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
64125
64125
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
51275
51275

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
38581
38581
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
27084
27084

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
23460
23460
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
20400
20400

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
19479
19479
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
17857
17857

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2906
2906
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2896
2896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2235
2235
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2223
2223

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2043
2043
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2039
2039