Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 9 3950X: Which is better?

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Ryzen 9 5950x vs Ryzen 9 3950x

In this article, we will explore the Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 9 3950X two high-performance CPUs, enabling you to make an informed decision for your computing needs.

Specifications Comparison

ModelAMD Ryzen 9 5950XAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
PlatformBoxed ProcessorBoxed Processor
Release Date11-05-2020Nov-19
CPU Cores1616
Threads3232
Base Clock3.4GHz3.5GHz
Max. Boost Clock Up to 4.9GHzUp to 4.7GHz
L1 CacheNA1024KB
L2 Cache8MB8MB
L3 Cache64MB64MB
Unlocked for OverclockingYesYes
Processor Technology for CPU CoresTSMC 7nm FinFETTSMC 7nm FinFET
CPU SocketAM4AM4
PCI Express VersionPCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
Thermal Solution PIBNot includedCooler Not Included, Liquid Cooling Recommended
Default TDP105W105W
Configurable TDPN/AN/A
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)90°C95°C
OS SupportWindows 10 – 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit  *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.Windows 11 – 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 – 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit  *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.
RAM TypeDDR4DDR4
System Memory TypeUp to 3200MHzUp to 3200MHz
Memory Channels22
Graphics Core CountN/AN/A
Graphics FrequencyN/AN/A
GPU BaseN/AN/A
Graphics ModelDiscrete Graphics Card RequiredDiscrete Graphics Card Required
Supported TechnologiesAMD “Zen 3” Core Architecture, AMD StoreMI Technology, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready PremiumN/A
Cinebench R23 Sinlge Core16441371
Cinebench R23 Multi Core2857724050
Geekbench5  Sinlge Core17591310
Geekbench5  Multi Core1660614322
CPU Mark45,83839,026
SPecs Comparison

Benchmarks

Cinebench R 23 Singlecore
  • 1644
  • 1371
Cinebench R 23 Multicore
  • 2857
  • 24050
Geekbench 5 Singlecore
  • 1759
  • 1310
Geekbench 5 Multicore
  • 16606
  • 14322
PassMark Score
  • 45838
  • 39026

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