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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Codename: Zen 4 (Raphael) Released: January 4, 2023
Total Cores
16
Physical Cores
Total Threads
32
Concurrent Threads
Boost Clock
5700 MHz
Max Turbo Frequency

Technical Highlights

Vendor : AMD
Socket : AM5
Manufacturing Process : 5 nm
TDP (PL1) : 120 W

About this CPU

Zen 4 (Raphael) desktop CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads, featuring 3D V-Cache and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) for flagship gaming and workstation desktops.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Overall Score Of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

This summarizes how AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.

81
Overall
Single-Core Performance
80
Multi-Core Performance
82
CPU Architecture
70
Memory Architecture
60
Energy Efficiency
82

General Information of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

CPU Name

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Vendor

AMD

Release Date

January 4, 2023

Type

Desktop

Instruction Set

x86-64

Codename

Zen 4 (Raphael)

Package and Thermals of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Manufacturing Process

5 nm

40% of the current best Manufacturing Process score

Max Temp (TJMax)

Excellent

89 C

81% of the current best Max Temp (TJMax) score

Transistor Count

13.1 billion

TDP (PL1)

120 W

Max. Boost TDP (PL2)

162 W

Socket

AM5

CPU Cores of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Performance Cores

P-Cores

Good

16

67% of the current best P-Cores score

P-Threads

Top tier

32

100% of the current best P-Threads score

P-Core Base Frequency

Excellent

4200 MHz

89% of the current best P-Core Base Frequency score

P-Core Turbo Frequency

Top tier

5700 MHz

95% of the current best P-Core Turbo Frequency score

Total

Total Cores

Good

16

50% of the current best Total Cores score

Total Threads

Top tier

32

100% of the current best Total Threads score

Multiplier

Unlocked

Bus Frequency

Top tier

100 MHz

100% of the current best Bus Frequency score

Unlocked Multiplier

Yes

L1 Cache

64 KB

33% of the current best L1 Cache score

L2 Cache

1 MB

2% of the current best L2 Cache score

L3 Cache

Good

128 MB

67% of the current best L3 Cache score

NPU

No

Memory Support of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Memory Types

Top tier

DDR5-5200

90% of the current best Memory Types score

Max Memory Size

Good

192 GB

38% of the current best Max Memory Size score

Memory Channels

2

3% of the current best Memory Channels score

Max Memory Bandwidth

83.2 GB/s

10% of the current best Max Memory Bandwidth score

ECC Support

Yes

Technologies

AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP

Benchmarks of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Geekbench V6

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
19,043 (36th)
58% of max score
Single-Core:
3,003 (46th)
70% of max score
Good
File Compression:
1,550
58% of max score
Clang Compression:
229
72% of max score
Good
HTML5 Browser:
353
43% of max score
PDF Renderer:
483
63% of max score
Good
Text Processing:
304
68% of max score
Good
Background Blur:
68
59% of max score
Photo Processing:
118
49% of max score
Ray Tracing:
55
89% of max score
Excellent

PassMark CPU

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
62,317 (8th)
86% of max score
Excellent
Single-Core:
4,146 MOps/Sec
70% of max score
Good
Integer Math:
213,500 MOps/Sec
88% of max score
Excellent
Floating Point:
130,100 MOps/Sec
57% of max score
Prime Numbers:
493 Million Primes/Sec
47% of max score
String Sorting:
93,100 Thousand Strings/Sec
76% of max score
Excellent
Data Encryption:
47,000 MBytes/Sec
80% of max score
Excellent
Data Compression:
783,600 KBytes/Sec
73% of max score
Good
Physics:
5,045 Frames/Sec
57% of max score
Extended Instructions:
58,400 Million Matrices/Sec
78% of max score
Excellent

Cinebench 2024

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
2,003 (20th)
64% of max score
Good
Single-Core:
117
56% of max score

Blender

Benchmark results for this category.

Render Score:
73% of max score
Good

Performance Charts Of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Category scores overview (0 to 100)
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Performance Benchmarks

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Frequently Asked Questions about AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D was officially released in January 4, 2023, targeting the Desktop market.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is equipped with 16 cores and 32 threads, making it a powerhouse for heavily threaded professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AM5 socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D operates at a base clock frequency of 4200 MHz for its performance cores. This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D can reach a maximum turbo boost frequency of 5700 MHz on its performance cores. This allows the CPU to dynamically increase its speed to handle demanding tasks and gaming workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 89 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D achieves a multi-core score of 2,003 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 3,003 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.

With an overall performance rating of 81%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 128 MB of L3 cache. A larger cache helps the processor access frequently used data faster, which can significantly boost gaming performance.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a base power consumption (TDP) of 120 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports DDR5-5200 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.