Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 9950X

≈10% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ≈ ₹47,000 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,800 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 10% higher than Ryzen 9 9950X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D Ryzen 9 9950X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D

10% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
50 W lower rated TDP (120 W vs 170 W)
About ₹11,800 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

8 more cores (16 vs 8)

Specifications

	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Zen 5	Zen 5
Code name	Granite Ridge	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	8	16
Threads	16	32
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	4.7 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	96 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	120 W	170 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-11-07	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹47,000	₹58,800

FAQ

Is Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 10% higher than Ryzen 9 9950X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rated at 120 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.