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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. Across all its cores it scores 26,375 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per CGDirector.

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 listings. Data on this page draws on 8 synthetic benchmark results, compiled from PassMark Software, CGDirector, Geekbench Browser, numberworld.org; each table row links to its source. 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 (synthetic benchmark scores).

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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 38,432 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-15
Cinebench R23 multi 26,375 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Geekbench 6 multi 11,367 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-26
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,701 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-04
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,700 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-15
Geekbench 6 single 1,782 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-26
Cinebench R23 single 1,406 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Y-cruncher 1B digits 29.47 seconds numberworld.org (y-cruncher official) 2021-01

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Full Specifications

PCIe4.0
Cores16
TDP105 W
SocketAM4
Threads32
Process7 nm
L3 cache64 MB
ArchitectureZen 2 (Matisse)
Base clock3.5 GHz
Memory supportDDR4-3200
Boost clock4.7 GHz

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. Workstation compute and multi-threaded productivity are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X have, and how does it benchmark?
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X?
Amazon listings for the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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