Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ≈ ₹57,000 today · 2023 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ≈ ₹59,900 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X3D in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

100

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

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

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Ryzen 9 7950X3D Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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

50 W lower rated TDP (120 W vs 170 W)
About £60 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X3D

6% higher estimated gaming score
About €90 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	16 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	128 MB	128 MB
TDP (rated)	120 W	170 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	PBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2023-02-28	2025-03-12
Price today (≈)	₹57,000	₹59,900

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores about 6% higher than Ryzen 9 7950X3D in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

Ryzen 9 7950X3D is rated at 120 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

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.