CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 77.7% 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 7 9700X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

237th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs71st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X

4,736

9700X

4,652

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X

66,305

9700X

37,308

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

9700X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor

9700X

⚡Base Clock

4.3 GHz

9950X

3.8 GHz

9700X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.7 GHz

9950X

5.5 GHz

9700X

💻Cores/Threads

16 Threads: 32

9950X

8 Threads: 16

9700X

🔌Socket

AM5

9950X

AM5

9700X

⚡TDP

170 W

9950X

65 W

9700X

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9700X

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 7 9700X 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.