AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Pentium Silver N5030

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Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D1,456% better
36,991Best Performance
Pentium Silver N5030
2,3776% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 1,456% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53
Pentium Silver N5030
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 44% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16-core (32-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $699. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7950X3D is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 128 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 16 total cores which can process 32 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. Its 36,991 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.92. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Silver N5030 is compatible with FCBGA1090 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium Silver N5030 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Silver N5030 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3100.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Silver N5030 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics 605. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium Silver N5030 has the 579th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9--
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2023--
Launch Price (MSRP)$699--
Production StatusActive--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D1,456% better
36,991Best Performance
Pentium Silver N5030
2,3776% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 1,456% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 1st with a score of 36,991, and the Pentium Silver N5030 is ranked 579th with a score of 2,377.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53
Pentium Silver N5030
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 100% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 52.92 performance per dollar ranks it 39th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7950X3D or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D36,991
Ryzen 9 7950X35,243-5%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D32,947-11%
Core i7-14700K32,336-13%
Core i5-14600K31,641-14%
Core i3-380M2,391.5-94%
A10-9600P2,387-94%
Pentium Silver N50302,377-94%
Core M-5Y702,373-94%
Pro A12-8800B2,361-94%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7950X3D orPentium Silver N5030
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 9 790061.36+16%
Core i7-12700K61+15%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D60.66+15%
Core i9-14900K53.58+1%
Core i9-13900K52.95+0%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D52.92
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79-0%
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51-5%
Ryzen 9 7950X50.42-5%
Core i9-1290046.85-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
36,991
(+1,456.21%)
2,377
3DMark Time Spy CPU
17,206
(+2,344.03%)
704
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
5,974
(+2,543.36%)
226
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
326
(+302.97%)
80.9
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
19,679
(+2,265.26%)
832
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,928
(+693.5%)
369
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
62,429
(+2,281.88%)
2,621
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,141
(+227.09%)
1,266
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMC--
Process Size5 nm14 nm
Transistors17,840 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
SeriesRyzen 9--
MicroarchitectureZen 4--
CodenameRaphaelGemini Lake Refresh
Memory SupportDDR5--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryYes--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
Cores164
Threads324
Clock Speed4.2 GHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock5.7 GHz3100.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier42.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedYes--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
L1 Cache64 KB1,792 KB
L2 Cache1 MB4 MB
L3 Cache128 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
SocketAMD Socket AM5FCBGA1090
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W6 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)162 W--
Tcase Max47 °C--
TJ Max89 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DPentium Silver N5030
Integrated GraphicsRadeon GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 605
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.