CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 120.3% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

64th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs11th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs14th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X

4,736

9600X

4,587

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X

66,305

9600X

30,100

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

⚡Base Clock

4.3 GHz

9950X

3.9 GHz

9600X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.7 GHz

9950X

5.4 GHz

9600X

💻Cores/Threads

16 Threads: 32

9950X

6 Threads: 12

9600X

🔌Socket

AM5

9950X

AM5

9600X

⚡TDP

170 W

9950X

65 W

9600X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9950X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.