AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W | 120W |
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 3 | Zen 5 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon |
Too close to call — these products trade blows on the specs that matter.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
6
performance points
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
6
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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