Ryzen 9 5950X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,853 Rank: 77
Rank Name Score Visual
73 Core i9-7980XE 6,923
+1%
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
+0.9%
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
+0.6%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
+0.6%
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
-0.1%
79 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,831
-0.3%
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,831
-0.3%
81 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,827
-0.4%
82 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,823
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,571 Rank: 146
Rank Name Score Visual
142 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 6,604
+0.5%
143 Xeon Gold 6138T 6,596
+0.4%
144 Core i9-12900 6,585
+0.2%
145 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,572
+0%
146 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,571
147 Xeon w5-3425 6,563
-0.1%
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
-0.4%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
-0.5%
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
-0.6%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,041 Rank: 66
Rank Name Score Visual
62 Core Ultra 7 268V 7,138
+1.4%
63 Ryzen 7 7700 7,130
+1.3%
64 Ryzen 9 5900XT 7,096
+0.8%
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 7,064
+0.3%
66 Ryzen 9 5950X 7,041
67 Core Ultra 7 255H 7,036
-0.1%
68 Ryzen 5 7600X 6,996
-0.6%
69 Core i5-13500 6,944
-1.4%
70 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,941
-1.4%
71 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,929
-1.6%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,282 Rank: 84
Rank Name Score Visual
80 Core i9-14900F 6,337
+0.9%
81 Xeon W-3175X 6,311
+0.5%
82 Ryzen AI Max 390 6,304
+0.4%
83 Core i9-14900 6,300
+0.3%
84 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,282
85 EPYC 7F52 6,258
-0.4%
86 Core i9-13900 6,247
-0.6%
87 Xeon w5-3435X 6,234
-0.8%
88 EPYC 7352 6,227
-0.9%
89 Xeon w5-2465X 6,214
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,419 Rank: 76
Rank Name Score Visual
72 Ryzen 9 7900X 6,480
+1%
73 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 6,442
+0.4%
74 Xeon W-3275M 6,438
+0.3%
75 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,433
+0.2%
76 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,419
77 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 6,414
-0.1%
78 Core i9-13900F 6,403
-0.2%
79 Xeon w7-3445 6,395
-0.4%
80 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,366
-0.8%
81 Ryzen 9 7900X3D 6,366
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5950X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,887 Rank: 114
Rank Name Score Visual
110 Core i9-14900HX 5,952
+1.1%
111 Core i9-12900KS 5,937
+0.8%
112 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,924
+0.6%
113 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,888
+0%
114 Ryzen 9 5950X 5,887
115 Core i9-13900 5,883
-0.1%
116 Core i9-14900 5,882
-0.1%
117 Core i9-13900HX 5,879
-0.1%
118 Core i9-12900K 5,848
-0.7%
119 Core i9-10980XE 5,835
-0.9%

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Ryzen 9 5950X Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X remains a formidable desktop processor, despite its 2020 launch. While it's now over four years old, its performance still places it among the top tier of consumer CPUs, particularly in multi-threaded workloads. Built on AMD's Zen 3 architecture and fabricated at TSMC using a 7 nm process, the Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread powerhouse designed for high-end desktop users who demand extreme performance for content creation, rendering, and heavy multitasking.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz with a maximum boost of 4.9 GHz, supported by a 105 W TDP and a 142 W PPT, which necessitates robust cooling solutions. It supports DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and a total cache hierarchy of 64 MB L3, 488 MiB L2, and 61 MiB L1. The chip uses the Socket AM4 platform and includes PCIe 4.0 support with 20 lanes directly from the CPU.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 9 5950X achieves an Overall Score of 6853, ranking #77 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 7041 places it at #66, indicating strong single-threaded performance, while its Multicore Score of 6571 ranks it #146. This shows that while it remains competitive in single-core tasks, its multi-core performance is somewhat overshadowed by newer processors like the Core i9-12900 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. It outperforms many mainstream and even some workstation CPUs, such as the Xeon w5-3425 and Xeon Gold 5416S, but trails behind top-tier HEDT and server chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

The Ryzen 9 5950X supports advanced features such as AES-NI, AVX2, SMT, and AMD-V, making it suitable for virtualization and compute-intensive applications. It also supports ECC memory, a valuable feature for professional and server environments. However, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any visual output.

Despite being superseded by newer generations, the Ryzen 9 5950X continues to offer excellent value for users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput and are not dependent on the latest architectural improvements. Its strong single-core performance and efficient Zen 3 design ensure it remains relevant in demanding workloads, though it is no longer the top performer in today’s market.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 9 5950X
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Core Name: Vermeer
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 105 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2
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