AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D – 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 7950X3D features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 7950X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
6 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Name AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Ryzen 9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.4 GHz.
32 Threads 24
16x Zen 4 Cores 12x Zen 4
16 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
5.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.4 GHz
4.2 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 7900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
128 Shaders 128
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2022
5 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 2
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
9 Generation 9
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
162 W TDP (PL2) 88 W
None TDP up 170 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
89 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7900 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
5 nm Technology 5 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
16.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
64125
64125
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
49250
49250

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
38581
38581
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
28905
28905

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
23460
23460
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
21140
21140

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
19479
19479
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
16832
16832

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2906
2906
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2798
2798

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2223
2223
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2206
2206

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2043
2043
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1964
1964