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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Performance
36,991Best Performance

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the best performance for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
52.9244% of 121.53

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.

Specs at a glance
Cores / Threads16 / 32
Memory SupportDDR5
Clock4.2 GHz / 5.7 GHz
Release DateQ1 2023
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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 Ryzen 9 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.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D operates at a 4.2 GHz clock frequency, and can boost to 5.7 GHz. It has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It has 64 KB of L1 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and 128 MB of L3 cache. This processor supports DDR5 memory with a Dual-channel interface.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the highest 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 715 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 37th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoValue
ManufacturerAMD
SeriesRyzen 9
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$699
Production StatusActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
36,991Best Performance

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the best performance for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 1st with a score of 36,991.

Performance per dollar
52.9244% of 121.53

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.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 37th with a performance per dollar of 52.92.

Relative Performance

Ryzen 9 7950X3D's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D36,991
Ryzen 9 7950X35,459.5-4%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D32,947-11%
Core i7-14700K32,336-13%
Core i5-14600K31,641-14%
Core i9-14900K31,559-15%
Ryzen 7 7700X31,467-15%
Core i7-13700K31,214-16%
Core i9-13900K31,187.5-16%
Ryzen 7 770030,945-16%

Relative Value For Money

Ryzen 9 7950X3D's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.

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 7950X50.73-4%
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51-5%
Core i9-1290046.85-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkValue
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
36,991
3DMark Time Spy CPU
17,206
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
5,974
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
326
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
19,615
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,918
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
62,429
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,141
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.

SpecValue
ManufacturerAMD
FoundryTSMC
Process Size5 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.

SpecValue
SeriesRyzen 9
MicroarchitectureZen 4
CodenameRaphael
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.

SpecValue
Cores16
Threads32
Clock Speed4.2 GHz
Turbo Clock5.7 GHz
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.

SpecValue
L1 Cache64 KB
L2 Cache1 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.

SpecValue
SocketAMD Socket AM5
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)162 W
Tcase Max47 °C
TJ Max89 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecValue
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
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.