Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ≈ ₹57,400 today · 2023 Buy now on Amazon
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D ≈ ₹55,200 today · 2025 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
94
94
Est. multi-core score
90
72
Est. single-core score
90
96
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D   Ryzen 9 9900X3D

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 7950X3D

  • 4 more cores (16 vs 12)

Why pick Ryzen 9 9900X3D

  • About €200 cheaper today

Specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 5
Code nameRaphaelGranite Ridge
ProcessTSMC 5 nmTSMC 4 nm
Cores1612
Threads3224
Boost clock5.7 GHz5.5 GHz
Base clock4.2 GHz4.4 GHz
L2 cache16 MB12 MB
L3 cache128 MB128 MB
TDP (rated)120 W120 W
SocketAM5AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5200DDR5-5600
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingPBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)Unlocked
Cooler in the boxNot includedNot included
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2023-02-282025-03-12
Price today (≈)₹57,400₹55,200

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

Both are rated at 120 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

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.

Do Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D use the same motherboard?

Yes, both use the AM5 socket.

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