Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 9 5950X: specs and benchmark comparison
AAMD · Zen 5
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 8 cores / 16 threads
- up to 5.2 GHz
- AM5
November 7, 2024 · $479 at launch
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 +17.5%AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads in this scenario (up to 17.5% 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 7 9800X3D is better3
L3 cache 32 MB more96 MB vs 64 MB
Official memory speed 2,400 MT/s more5,600 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Launch price $320 lower$479 vs $799
Where Ryzen 9 5950X is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 17.5% faster394 samples/min vs 335 samples/min
Cores 8 more16 vs 8
Threads 16 more32 vs 16
TDP (AMD method) 15 W lower105 W vs 120 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 17.5%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 7 9800X3D335 samples/minRyzen 9 5950X393.5 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 335B · 3940200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is ahead by 17.5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
335 samples/min · community measurement, sample 862 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 862 submissions (222 outliers excluded), interquartile range 325.68–340.66; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-07-01; 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 (7)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 323.8 | 377.3 | B +16.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 373.2 | 413.6 | B +10.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 368.9 | 416 | B +12.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 321.4 | 375.3 | B +16.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 322.9 | 376.4 | B +16.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 326.5 | 383.6 | B +17.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 365.2 | 404.4 | B +10.7% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (34)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 338.4 | 408.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 333.8 | 386.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 335.4 | 403.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 363.6 | 413.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 72 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aCPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 75.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 82.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 77.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 85.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 98.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 243.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 210.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 216.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 251.4 | 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 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 108 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 156 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 133.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 160.3 | 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 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 225.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 445.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 416.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 363.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 475.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 453.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 428.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 393.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 406.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 430.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 410 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 398 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 7 9800X3D | B · Ryzen 9 5950X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 8 | 16 | B: 8 more |
| Threads | 16 | 32 | B: 16 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 4.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz | A: 1.3 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | 640 KB | no data | no data for B |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB | equal |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 64 MB | A: 32 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 | differs |
| Process node | TSMC 4 nm FinFET | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 2,400 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 256 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | none | differs |
| 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. | 120 W | 105 W | A: 15 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A8
B16
B: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A16
B32
B: 16 moreBase clock
A4.7 GHz
B3.4 GHz
A: 1.3 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.2 GHz
B4.9 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L1 cache
A640 KB
Bno data
no data for BL2 cache
A8 MB
B8 MB
equalL3 cache
A96 MB
B64 MB
A: 32 MB more
Platform
Socket
AAM5
BAM4
differsProcess node
ATSMC 4 nm FinFET
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5
BDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
Bno data
no data for BOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 2,400 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A256 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Bnone
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A120 W
B105 W
A: 15 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 Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X uses AM4. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X supports DDR4. Memory modules cannot be reused.
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X fit the same motherboard?
No: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X uses AM4.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X have?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: 8 cores / 16 threads. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: 16 cores / 32 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU). AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: no.
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 7 9800X3D, specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 5950Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81a, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, 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 3.6.0, 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 5.3.0, 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 3.5.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.