CPU comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: which CPU is better?
Which processor is stronger for gaming? AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads by about 1% in ApexCore's CPU performance index.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 96 | 95 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| TDP | 170 W | 170 W |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Price (EUR) | 679 EUR | 559 EUR |
Who wins?
For gaming and productivity the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the stronger CPU (96 vs 95 in our index, about 1% faster). The actual frames you get also depend heavily on your graphics card - a strong CPU cannot fix a weak GPU.
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