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Ryzen 9 5950X — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads105W TDP$799 MSRP2020
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 5950X?

At 1080p (High, Native), the Ryzen 9 5950X averages 130 fps in Alan Wake 2 with a 101 fps 1% low, per Tom's Hardware. For local LLM inference it generates 18.5 tokens/sec running llama3.1:70b at q4_K_M under ollama, per Phoronix. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 45,290 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 Ryzen 9 5950X is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2020 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 16 cores / 32 threads, boost clock of 4.9 GHz, 105W TDP. It launched with a $799 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, 1 community AI inference report, 4 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 9 5950X, 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).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 9 5950X by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Alan Wake 2 1080p High Native 130 fps 101 fps Tom's Hardware 2023-10-25
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High Native 120 fps 90 fps TechPowerUp 2021-11-05
Starfield 1080p High Native 110 fps 86 fps Hardware Unboxed 2023-09-15
Black Myth: Wukong 1080p High Native 96 fps 70 fps Phoronix 2024-08-30

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Ryzen 9 5950X, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama3.1:70b q4_K_M ollama 18.5 tok/s 42.1 GB Phoronix 2024-11-10

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 Ryzen 9 5950X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 45,290 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
PassMark CPU Mark 35,400 pts PassMark 2021-12-10
Cinebench R23 multi 30,100 pts TechPowerUp 2021-11-05
Cinebench R23 multi 28,782 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Geekbench 6 multi 18,200 pts Geekbench Browser 2022-03-15
Geekbench 6 multi 12,237 points CpuTronic 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 single 2,182 points CpuTronic 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,830 pts TechPowerUp 2021-11-05
Cinebench R23 single 1,684 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Y-cruncher 1B 27.28 numberworld.org 2021-01-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 5950X

Full Specifications

cores16
tdp w105
socketAM4
threads32
codenameVermeer
l3 cache mb64
spec sourceTechPowerUp
tpu summaryVermeer, 16 Cores, 32 Threads, 3.4 GHz, 105 W
base clock ghz3.4
boost clock ghz4.9
spec source urlhttps://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-9-5950x.c2364

Ryzen 9 5950X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 9 5950X best used for?
Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core Zen 3-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 Ryzen 9 5950X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 9 5950X launched in 2020 at a $799 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 Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 9 5950X 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 Ryzen 9 5950X?
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