Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 9 5950X: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +181.7%AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads in this scenario (up to 181.7% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Ryzen 5 5600X is better2
TDP (AMD method) 40 W lower65 W vs 105 W
Launch price $500 lower$299 vs $799
Where Ryzen 9 5950X is better11
Blender Benchmark 2.90 172.4% lower86 s vs 233 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 172.8% lower217 s vs 591 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 175.9% lower108 s vs 298 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 179.7% lower160 s vs 448 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 177.4% lower225 s vs 625 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 172.7% lower364 s vs 992 s
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 159.6% faster394 samples/min vs 152 samples/min
Cores 10 more16 vs 6
Threads 20 more32 vs 12
L2 cache 5 MB more8 MB vs 3 MB
L3 cache 32 MB more64 MB vs 32 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 172.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, bmw27 (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X233.3 sRyzen 9 5950X85.6 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 86A · 2330100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 172.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
233.3 s · community measurement, sample 197 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 197 submissions (8 outliers excluded), interquartile range 224.52–242.61; submissions 2020-10-30 to 2021-05-18; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
85.6 s · community measurement, sample 384 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 384 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 81.41–95.26; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2022-01-28; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 172.8%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, classroom (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X590.7 sRyzen 9 5950X216.5 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 217A · 5910200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 172.8% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
590.7 s · community measurement, sample 141 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 141 submissions (8 outliers excluded), interquartile range 576.81–618.44; submissions 2020-10-30 to 2021-04-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
216.5 s · community measurement, sample 355 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 355 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 207.23–240.38; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2021-06-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 175.9%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X298 sRyzen 9 5950X108 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 108A · 2980100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 175.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
298 s · community measurement, sample 103 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 103 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 285.66–310.84; submissions 2020-11-06 to 2021-04-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
108 s · community measurement, sample 331 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 331 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 102.62–120.97; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2021-06-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 179.7%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, koro (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X448.5 sRyzen 9 5950X160.3 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 160A · 4480200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 179.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
448.5 s · community measurement, sample 93 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 93 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 428.79–465.15; submissions 2020-11-06 to 2021-04-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
160.3 s · community measurement, sample 317 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 317 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 151.97–188.05; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2021-06-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 177.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X624.9 sRyzen 9 5950X225.3 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 225A · 6250200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 177.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
624.9 s · community measurement, sample 93 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 93 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 600.22–649.49; submissions 2020-11-06 to 2021-04-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
225.3 s · community measurement, sample 319 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 319 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 213.96–250.58; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2021-06-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 172.7%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
CPU, victor (CPU) · s, lower is better
Ryzen 5 5600X991.5 sRyzen 9 5950X363.6 sPosition among tested models (4)
B · 364A · 99202505007501,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 172.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
991.5 s · community measurement, sample 87 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 87 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 961.52–1034.97; submissions 2020-11-06 to 2021-04-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
363.6 s · community measurement, sample 314 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 314 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 344.22–407.05; submissions 2020-11-05 to 2021-06-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 159.6%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 5600X151.6 samples/minRyzen 9 5950X393.5 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 152B · 3940200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 159.6% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
151.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 239 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 239 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 140.51–170.61; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-08; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
393.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 475 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 475 submissions (16 outliers excluded), interquartile range 364.73–428.6; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-10-15; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (14)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 142.6 | 377.3 | B +164.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 162.4 | 413.6 | B +154.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 161.4 | 416 | B +157.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 170 | 475.4 | B +179.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.9 | 453.4 | B +181.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 163 | 406.1 | B +149.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 165.3 | 430.8 | B +160.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158.8 | 410 | B +158.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.9 | 398 | B +165.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 152 | 408.8 | B +169% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 148.2 | 386.8 | B +161% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.6 | 403.3 | B +167.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.6 | 375.3 | B +166.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.2 | 376.4 | B +157.5% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (27)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 216.5 | 72 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 202.9 | 77.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 267 | 98.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, classroom (CPU) | 608.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, classroom (CPU) | 662.1 | 210.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, classroom (CPU) | 623 | 251.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | 310.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | 297.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, koro (CPU) | 449.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | 621 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, victor (CPU) | 983.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 163.9 | 428.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.4 | 393.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 136.6 | 383.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 162.9 | 404.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.7 | 413.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aCPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 75.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 82.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 243.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 118.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 100.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 156 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 133.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 257.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 226.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 445.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 416.7 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 5600X | B · Ryzen 9 5950X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 16 | B: 10 more |
| Threads | 12 | 32 | B: 20 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB | B: 5 MB more |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB | B: 32 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 | equal |
| Process node | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 3,200 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | equal |
| Integrated graphics | none | none | equal |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | 65 W | 105 W | B: 40 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B16
B: 10 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B32
B: 20 moreBase clock
A3.7 GHz
B3.4 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.6 GHz
B4.9 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L2 cache
A3 MB
B8 MB
B: 5 MB moreL3 cache
A32 MB
B64 MB
B: 32 MB more
Platform
Socket
AAM4
BAM4
equalProcess node
ATSMC 7 nm FinFET
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4
BDDR4
equalOfficial memory speed
A3,200 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
PCI Express
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 4.0
equalIntegrated graphics
Anone
Bnone
equal
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A65 W
B105 W
B: 40 W higherAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket and BIOS support Needs checking
Both models use AM4, but support on a specific motherboard depends on the chipset and BIOS version. Check the board maker’s CPU support list.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR4. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the AM4 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X have?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: 16 cores / 32 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: no. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: no.
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 5950Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81a, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.