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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£640PassMark multi-core score:62318N. of physical cores:16CPU boost clock speed:5.7 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):120 W

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 60 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

8.3

List score

10%

8.1

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of processors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

▲Better than 86%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

60%

9.0

Performance

18%

8.6

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.7

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated graphics

★Better than 95%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

10

Popularity

Grades by review (60)
34 reviews: 20 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 26 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 86%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (6)
List score: in 6 of 85 lists (7%)
★Better than 97%
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Based on 8 · 28

Excellent gaming speed with impressively low power draw, but reviewers widely find it overpriced compared with alternatives.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Based on 190 owners sharing their experience in online comments

53%positive21%mixed26%negative

Owners praise fast gaming and work performance, though high temperatures, setup quirks, and stability problems frustrate some.

What owners dislike

  • Some games run below expectations, especially when Windows sends them to the wrong chiplet, and CS2, Warzone and MSFS have shown stutter or low frame rates until scheduling is fixed.20
  • High temperatures under gaming or load18
  • Owners often need Process Lasso or manual CCD pinning to keep games on the cache cores, because Windows does not always pick the right chiplet.18
  • Some motherboards need several BIOS updates, and early BIOS versions caused boot problems, EXPO failures or chip damage until fixed.16
  • Some owners report random crashes, boot failures and a dead chip after a few weeks, with several having to reset their PC often or replace parts.14
  • EXPO memory profiles sometimes fail to load or run at looser timings, and some boards refuse to boot with EXPO enabled until a BIOS fix is applied.11
  • Boost clocks and benchmark scores can fall short of expectations, especially on early BIOS versions or with cache cores that top out near 5.0 to 5.2 GHz.7
  • Undervolting and PBO tuning take trial and error, since per-core offsets vary between chips and a setting that works for one owner can crash another.5
  • Boot times are slow, especially with EXPO enabled and large RAM kits, where POST can take close to a minute, which is frustrating when rebooting often.5
  • The price premium over the 7800X3D is hard to justify for owners who only game, since gaming results are close to the cheaper chip.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

9.0

Performance

18%

8.6

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.7

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated graphics

8.6
Reviews score
8.3
List score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

8.0
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM5
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 92% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
16
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 90% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
CPU threads
32
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D offers 32 CPU threads, which is more than 94.9% of processors and equal to 3.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.7 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D reaches a boost clock of 5.7 GHz which is higher than that of 98.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a base clock of 8x4.2 GHz which is higher than that of 88% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
62,318
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D scores 62,318 in PassMark, which is higher than 98% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
128 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has an L3 cache of 128 MB which is larger than that of 98% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
L2 cache
16 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has an L2 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
L1 cache
1,024 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has an L1 cache of 1,024 KB which is larger than that of 85.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
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What reviewers say
DDR memory version
DDR5
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 87.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 72.1% of processors and equal to 0.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a TDP of 120 W which is higher than that of 91% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a base power of 120 W which is higher than that of 91.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 5.43x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (62,318 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    62,318 vs 11,469
  • 3.66x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,077 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,077 vs 5,209
  • 10 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 90.7% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,927 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,927 vs 1,535
  • 62% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,145 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,145 vs 2,558
  • 12 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (16 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    16 vs 4
  • 29.5% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 24 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • 23.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
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    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    10

    Popularity

    Grades by review (60)
    34 reviews: 20 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 26 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 6.7
  • 6.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (6)
    List score: in 6 of 85 lists (7%)
    8.3 vs 7.8
  • 9.9% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8 vs 7.3).
    8 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    February 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 5.43x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (62,318 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    62,318 vs 11,469
  • 3.66x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,077 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,077 vs 5,209
  • 10 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 90.7% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,927 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,927 vs 1,535
  • 62% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,145 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,145 vs 2,558
  • 12 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (16 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    16 vs 4
  • 29.5% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 24 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 14 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (42 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    42 vs 28
  • 14.22x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (128 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    128 MB vs 9 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.33x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    16 MB vs 3 MB
  • 4.32x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (8 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    8 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • 2.67x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,024 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2.65x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more transistors than the average processor (13.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    13.14 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 11 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 84.3% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (62.4 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    62.39 vs 398.015
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 49.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher die size than the average processor (264 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    264 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 2.56x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£640 vs £250).
    £640 vs £250
  • 2.56x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£640 vs £250).
    £640 vs £250
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 84.3% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (62.4 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    62.39 vs 398.015
  • 49.2% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher die size than the average processor (264 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    264 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

3.0
ImWateringPSUs
≈ estimated
10/07/2024
Long-term verdict · months of tuning and driver issues
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is not recommended: it is slower than cheaper chips in games and productivity, with unresolved tuning and driver problems.
9.0
STS
≈ estimated
06/09/2023
Hands-on review · gaming and work benchmarks · power and temperatures
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D handles both gaming and work well, though its dependence on software is a drawback.
8.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
10/06/2023
Personal verdict · power, gaming and temperature tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is worth recommending to hardcore enthusiasts as the best of the three CPUs, though its idle power draw and modest gaming gains disappoint.
7.0
Tech 5 Production
≈ estimated
31/03/2023
Hands-on review · gaming and productivity benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D shows big gaming gains with the updated chipset driver, but it trails the non-X3D chip in productivity.
8.0
Chris Mizo
≈ estimated
05/03/2023
Unboxing · installation · benchmarks · review
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is worth the price for hybrid creator-gamers, but pure gamers should wait for the 7800X3D.
8.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
02/03/2023
Memory scaling test · DDR5 speeds across seven games
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is far less memory sensitive than standard Zen 4 chips, so DDR5 6000 CL30 is still advised.
9.0
TechPowerUp
≈ estimated
28/02/2023
Full review · gaming, application and efficiency tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the fastest gaming CPU right now and very efficient, though its price is steep and the 7800X3D may be the wiser buy.
9.0
PCWorld
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Hands-on review · gaming and productivity benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D suits players who also need heavy all-core work, though tuning comes with some caveats.
8.0
Paul's Hardware
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Review · gaming benchmarks, power draw and temperatures
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the fastest gaming CPU at launch, but a niche, high-priced buy for top-end builders.
6.0
PCWorld
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Full review · content creation, power and benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is not worth the premium for content creators unless you mainly play games.
9.0
KitGuruTech
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on review · CPU benchmarks, gaming and power tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is an impressive chip, though its price and high idle power draw are drawbacks.
7.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Benchmark review · productivity and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is an impressive all-round chip, but its price makes Intel's 13900K the easier buy today.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
05/03/2023
Lab review · Gaming desktop CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the fastest gaming chip on the market thanks to 128MB of L3 cache, though some games see no gain and some productivity apps run slower.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a strong gaming chip thanks to its extra 3D V-Cache, but raw single-core speed trails the non-3D 7950X.
8.0
theverge.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D closes the gap with Intel for gaming, but in productivity and synthetic tests Intel's Core i9-13900K still leads.
7.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2023
Benchmark review · Dual-chiplet gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a niche gaming chip whose split cache can leave some games on the wrong half, so the 7800X3D is the better pick for most gamers.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Lab review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a slight gaming win, but it runs slower than the 7950X in most tests because its heat limit cuts clock speeds.
9.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
08/03/2023
Hands-on review · Efficient gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is an efficient 16-core chip for gaming PCs that also edit video, though most buyers are fine with a standard Ryzen chip.
9.0
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's fastest gaming chip, matching the 7950X elsewhere, though its software setup needs care.
8.0
igorslab.de
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming and workstation
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is fast and efficient in games, but you cannot yet pick which half of the chip each program uses.
6.0
pugetsystems.com
≈ estimated
17/05/2023
Lab test · Content creation workstation
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D runs cooler and uses nearly 30% less power than the non-3D chips, but it trails the 7950X in most creative workloads.
8.0
cgmagonline.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's strongest gaming chip, drawing less power than the 7950X, but it needs careful driver and BIOS setup.
8.2
digit.in
✓ explicit
21/09/2023
Benchmark review · Gaming focus
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the stronger gaming chip, but the non-3D 7950X remains the better choice for creative and multi-threaded work.
9.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Video review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D adds 96MB of extra cache to one of its two chiplets, but it will not work properly without a compatible BIOS.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
21/12/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming benchmarks
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a gaming chip first, with 3D V-Cache lifting frame rates, but Intel's Core i9-14900K is the better all-rounder.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is built for games, with 16 cores and a bigger cache, but it cannot be overclocked by hand and needs a strong cooler.
9.5
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's fastest gaming chip, with twice the 7950X's L3 cache and low power draw, but it is slightly slower at rendering.
9.6
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is AMD's best gaming chip, with PCIe 5.0 for a graphics card and SSD, but changing core preferences by hand is awkward.
8.6
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
27/02/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a top gaming chip that uses less power than the 7950X, though its base speed is lower.
8.0
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a strong gaming chip that draws only 136W at full load, but it trails the 7950X in multi-core work and limits overclocking.
9.0
elordenador.es
≈ estimated
13/07/2026
Hands-on review · Cooling and power needs
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is very fast for gaming and heavy work, but it needs a 360mm liquid cooler and a strong power supply.
9.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the best gaming processor tested, close to the Core i9-13900K elsewhere, though it cannot be overclocked by hand.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • World-class gaming performance, often leading in titles that benefit from 3D V-Cache
  • Exceptional power efficiency and lower TDP (120W) compared to the standard 7950X
  • Runs cooler than the non-X3D flagship, making it easier to cool under load
  • Versatile 16-core architecture that handles both high-end gaming and heavy productivity well
  • Integrated graphics included, which is useful for troubleshooting and non-gaming tasks

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • High MSRP and price premium over the standard Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel competitors
  • Slightly lower performance in some heavily multithreaded productivity tasks due to lower clock speeds
  • Asymmetrical design can lead to inconsistent performance if Windows scheduler or drivers mismanage core parking
  • Strict requirement for expensive DDR5 memory and AM5 motherboards increases total platform cost
  • Lower TjMax (89°C) compared to the standard 7950X, meaning it hits thermal limits sooner

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a flagship 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the 5nm Zen 4 architecture for the AM5 socket, featuring a 4.2 GHz base clock and a 5.7 GHz max boost. Its standout characteristic is the 128MB of L3 cache enabled by 3D V-Cache technology, which provides a massive performance boost in gaming by significantly reducing latency. Main pros include its position as one of the fastest gaming CPUs available, exceptional power efficiency with a 120W TDP (162W PPT), and support for modern standards like DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. However, its asymmetric design means the extra cache is only on one of the two core clusters (CCDs), which can lead to lower multi-threaded performance in certain productivity tasks compared to the standard 7950X, and it requires specific driver/software management to ensure workloads are assigned to the correct cores.

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