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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. |
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| AMD Ryzen 9 (47) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (47) |
| AMD Ryzen 5000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (15) |
| 4 | Generation | 6 |
| Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
| Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is at 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 32 | Threads | 32 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 3.40 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
| 4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
| 4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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| no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
| GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
| -- | GPU Generation | 9 |
| Technology | 5 nm | |
| Max. displays | 3 | |
| -- | Compute units | 2 |
| -- | Shader | 128 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
| -- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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| no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
| No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
| DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
| 128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
| 64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
| 4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
| 20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
| 39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
| 142 W | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| 95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
| AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
| 799 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 7 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 9 CPU benchmarks
Price-performance ratio
Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Geekbench 6 MT: 13,325 / 799 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Geekbench 6 MT: 20,755 / 699 $ |
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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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News and articles for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Why the new AMD Ryzen 7000 processors for the AM5 socket are currently not a good deal
Posted by Stefan on 2022-10-11
At the end of September 2022, the time had come: AMD presented its latest desktop processors called AMD Ryzen 7000. Initially, 4 processors with 6 to 16 CPU cores were released.
The new socket AM5 (LGA 1718) is used for the first time, which is intended to replace the very durable socket AM4 introduced in 2017 as AMDs mainstream platform. This includes (depending on the chipset) PCIe 5.0 support as well as the exclusive use of DDR5 memory on all AM5 mainboards.
Officially, DDR5-5200 is the maximum, but with AMDs EXPO Technology which is similar to Intel's XMP 3.0, AMD now also has a solution for easy overclocking of the main memory. AMD itself names DDR5-6000 as the sweet spot for the new AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.
The new socket AM5 (LGA 1718) is used for the first time, which is intended to replace the very durable socket AM4 introduced in 2017 as AMDs mainstream platform. This includes (depending on the chipset) PCIe 5.0 support as well as the exclusive use of DDR5 memory on all AM5 mainboards.
Officially, DDR5-5200 is the maximum, but with AMDs EXPO Technology which is similar to Intel's XMP 3.0, AMD now also has a solution for easy overclocking of the main memory. AMD itself names DDR5-6000 as the sweet spot for the new AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.
The evolution of AMD Ryzen processors
Posted by Stefan on 2022-09-06
The AMD Ryzen processors are designed for the mid to high-end range and are grouped into the Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 classes. AMD follows the market leader Intel, which groups its Core i series (Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9) identically.
The AMD Ryzen processors were first introduced by AMD in Q1 2017. They are the successor to the not particularly successful AMD Bulldozer processors. The latter were manufactured using an outdated manufacturing process and could not keep up with the competing products from Intel. AMD lost a large portion of its desktop processor market share during this period.
The AMD Ryzen processors were first introduced by AMD in Q1 2017. They are the successor to the not particularly successful AMD Bulldozer processors. The latter were manufactured using an outdated manufacturing process and could not keep up with the competing products from Intel. AMD lost a large portion of its desktop processor market share during this period.
AMD Ryzen 7000 and Intel Core i 13 Gen at almost 6 GHz clock speed
Posted by Stefan on 2022-08-29
In September, both AMD and Intel are introducing their new mainstream desktop processors. It doesn't seem to have been as close as this year for a long time, leaked benchmarks of the new top models from AMD and Intel point to a head-to-head race.
This year even the 6 GHz clock limit is almost within reach. With a good cooler and some overclocking it should be possible to reach the 6 GHz limit. But even in series production, the manufacturers try to realize the highest possible clock frequency, at least on one core.
This year even the 6 GHz clock limit is almost within reach. With a good cooler and some overclocking it should be possible to reach the 6 GHz limit. But even in series production, the manufacturers try to realize the highest possible clock frequency, at least on one core.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X are coming in September
Posted by Stefan on 2022-06-20
After we published a performance assessment of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X last week, the well-known AMD leaker Greymon55 has now posted more informations via Twitter.
He predicts the first four models of the new Zen 4 desktop generation, which AMD would like to present at the end of 2022. There is also an alleged release date of September 15, 2022.
He predicts the first four models of the new Zen 4 desktop generation, which AMD would like to present at the end of 2022. There is also an alleged release date of September 15, 2022.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - Cinebench R23 Benchmark projection
Posted by Stefan on 2022-06-10
We give you a preview of AMD's new Zen 4 desktop processors and calculate the performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X top model for the new AM5 socket. The performance data and other technical details come directly from the press kit that AMD released as part of its Financial Analyst Day on June 9, 2022.
Up to 15 percent more single-core performance and 35 percent more multi-core performance of the 16-core model are realistic !
Up to 15 percent more single-core performance and 35 percent more multi-core performance of the 16-core model are realistic !
Comparison of the two processors
In this comparison, 2 processors from the Ryzen 9 family compete against each other. TheAMD Ryzen 9 5950X comes from the fourth generation of Ryzen 9 processors and is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) architecture. It is manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers and came onto the market in the fourth quarter of 2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X came in the fourth quarter of 2022 and is therefore 2 years newer. It is already manufactured using the smaller 5-nanometer process and is based on the Raphael (Zen4) architecture. Both processors are models for the desktop sector. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is designed for the AM4 socket, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X requires a motherboard with the newer AM5 socket.
Both processors are equipped with 16 processor cores that support hyperthreading and can therefore access up to 32 computing threads. However, the clock frequencies of the two processors are completely different; the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has a base clock of 3.40 gigahertz and a maximum turbo clock of 3.40 gigahertz. 4.90 gigahertz. The clock speeds of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, are significantly higher, the base clock is 4.50 gigahertz and the maximum turbo clock is even up to 5.70 gigahertz.
Only the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has an internal graphics unit. The AMD Radeon Graphics of the Raphael architecture with 2 execution units and 128 shaders is used here. This iGPU clocks at up to 2.20 gigahertz and can use up to 8 gigabytes of the system's built-in RAM as graphics memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X must therefore be operated with a dedicated graphics card, for which it has 20 PCIe lines of version 4.0 available. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X can of course also be operated with a dedicated graphics card; it also has 20 PCIe cables available for this, but these are already based on version 5.0.
Both processors can be operated with up to 128 gigabytes of RAM, with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X supporting DDR4 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X already supports DDR5 memory.
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