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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads105W TDP$749 MSRP2019
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Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 38,432 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a processor from the Zen 2 family released in 2019 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 16 cores / 32 threads, boost clock of 4.7 GHz, 105W TDP. It launched with a $749 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 38,432 points PassMark Software 2026-06-15
Cinebench R23 multi 26,375 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 multi 26,375 points CG Director 2024-01-09
Geekbench 6 multi 11,367 points Geekbench Browser 2024-01-01
PassMark single thread 2,701 points PassMark Software 2026-09-03
PassMark Single Thread Rating 2,700 points PassMark Software 2026-07-11
Geekbench 6 single 1,782 points Geekbench Browser 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,406 points CG Director 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 single 1,406 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Y-cruncher 1B digits 29.47 seconds numberworld.org (y-cruncher official) 2021-01-01

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Full Specifications

pcie4.0
cores16
tdp w105
socketAM4
threads32
process nm7
l3 cache mb64
architectureZen 2 (Matisse)
base clock ghz3.5
memory supportDDR4-3200
boost clock ghz4.7

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X best used for?
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16-core Zen 2-family processor. Use it for workstation-class compute, content creation, and multi-threaded productivity. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X launched in 2019 at a $749 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 9 3950X side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X?
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