CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.8%
  • Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
223rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs670th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs67th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
3950X
2,705

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
3950X
38,744

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
3950X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor
3950X
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
3.5 GHz
3950X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.7 GHz
3950X
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
16 Threads: 32
3950X
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
AM4
3950X
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
105 W
3950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3950X

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drawing more power under load (120W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.