Ryzen 9 7950X vs Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X ≈ ₹47,200 today · 2022 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹59,200 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

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 9 7950X 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 9 7950X

About ₹12,000 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

6% higher estimated gaming score
About €180 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 9 7950X	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 5
Code name	Raphael	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 5 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	16	16
Threads	32	32
Boost clock	5.7 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	4.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	16 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	64 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	170 W	170 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	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	2022-09-27	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹47,200	₹59,200

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 7950X better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 7950X or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Both are rated at 170 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 7950X or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.