Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 7950X vs Ryzen 9 9900X
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the AM5 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores / 32 threads; the Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores / 24 threads.
- The Ryzen 9 7950X boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Ryzen 9 9900X.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X is rated at 120 W TDP against 170 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 7950X | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | AM5 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen 9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 16Higher | 12 |
| Threads | 32Higher | 24 |
| Max boost clock | 5.7 GHzHigher | 5.6 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 170 W | 120 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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