Ryzen 9 7950X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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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 7950X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

7,974 Rank: 24
Rank Name Score Visual
20 Core Ultra 7 265K 8,122
+1.9%
21 Core Ultra 7 265KF 8,114
+1.8%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 8,051
+1%
23 Core i9-13900KF 8,002
+0.4%
24 Ryzen 9 7950X 7,974
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 7,970
-0.1%
26 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,951
-0.3%
27 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 7,931
-0.5%
28 Ryzen 9 9900X 7,927
-0.6%
29 Core Ultra 9 275HX 7,861
-1.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 9 7950X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,838 Rank: 34
Rank Name Score Visual
30 EPYC 7401 7,981
+1.8%
31 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,970
+1.7%
32 Core i9-14900KF 7,882
+0.6%
33 Core i9-14900K 7,866
+0.4%
34 Ryzen 9 7950X 7,838
35 Core Ultra 7 265K 7,808
-0.4%
36 Xeon W-3175X 7,805
-0.4%
37 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 7,799
-0.5%
38 Core Ultra 7 265KF 7,797
-0.5%
39 Xeon W-3375 7,786
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 9 7950X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

8,065 Rank: 15
Rank Name Score Visual
11 Core i9-13900KF 8,156
+1.1%
12 Ryzen 9 9900X 8,106
+0.5%
13 Core Ultra 9 275HX 8,085
+0.2%
14 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 8,080
+0.2%
15 Ryzen 9 7950X 8,065
16 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,939
-1.6%
17 Core i9-14900F 7,928
-1.7%
18 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 7,878
-2.3%
19 Core i9-14900 7,838
-2.8%
20 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 7,822
-3%

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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 7950X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,914 Rank: 45
Rank Name Score Visual
41 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,999
+1.2%
42 EPYC 7F72 6,954
+0.6%
43 Xeon Gold 6430 6,945
+0.4%
44 Xeon w7-3455 6,916
+0%
45 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,914
46 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,886
-0.4%
47 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,876
-0.5%
48 Xeon w7-2495X 6,856
-0.8%
49 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,810
-1.5%
50 Core i9-13900KS 6,776
-2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 7950X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

7,142 Rank: 34
Rank Name Score Visual
30 EPYC 7542 7,254
+1.6%
31 Core Ultra 9 285K 7,227
+1.2%
32 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,176
+0.5%
33 Xeon W-3375 7,154
+0.2%
34 Ryzen 9 7950X 7,142
35 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,122
-0.3%
36 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 7,109
-0.5%
37 EPYC 7452 7,106
-0.5%
38 Ryzen 9 9950X 7,075
-0.9%
39 Xeon w7-3465X 7,070
-1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 7950X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,734 Rank: 52
Rank Name Score Visual
48 Core Ultra 7 265K 6,791
+0.8%
49 Core Ultra 7 265KF 6,760
+0.4%
50 Xeon w7-2475X 6,757
+0.3%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,750
+0.2%
52 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,734
53 EPYC 7542 6,723
-0.2%
54 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,720
-0.2%
55 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,713
-0.3%
56 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,668
-1%
57 Xeon Gold 6348 6,637
-1.4%

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Ryzen 9 7950X Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X remains a high-end desktop processor, positioned as a top-tier option for demanding workloads. Launched in September 2022, it is built on AMD's Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture and fabricated at TSMC using a 5 nm process node. The chip is designed for the Socket AM5 platform and features a 16-core, 32-thread configuration enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). With a base clock of 4.5 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 5.7 GHz, the processor delivers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance.

The Ryzen 9 7950X integrates 64 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.954 MiB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR5-5200 MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration and offers PCIe 5.0 connectivity with 24 lanes directly from the CPU. The processor has a TDP of 170 W and a maximum boost power of 230 W, requiring robust cooling solutions. It also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for professional and workstation environments.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 9 7950X achieves an overall score of 7974, ranking #24 among 2060 processors. It scores 8065 in single-core performance, placing it #15, and 7838 in multicore performance, ranking #34. These results position it just behind the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and ahead of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D in the broader market. While it trails the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D in single-core performance, its multicore strength is evident when compared to high-end Intel Core i9-14900K and i9-14900KF models.

The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization. It also includes features like XFR 2 for dynamic frequency boosting and an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. The integrated Radeon Graphics provide basic visual output without a discrete GPU, though it is not designed for gaming or intensive graphics workloads.

Overall, the Ryzen 9 7950X remains a compelling choice for power users, content creators, and professionals who require high core counts and strong multi-threaded performance. While newer models have since entered the market, it continues to hold a strong position in the desktop CPU segment, particularly in workstations and high-performance computing environments.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 9 7950X
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 4500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 45x (unlocked)
Core Name: Raphael
Socket: Socket AM5
Package: FC-LGA1718
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 170 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 61.035 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5-5200 MHz Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 5 nm
Die Area: 70 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 AVX-512 SMT XFR 2
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