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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads105W TDP$799 MSRP2020

Short answer: the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X generates 18.5 tokens/sec on llama3.1:70b (q4_K_M) under ollama in a single cited run, per Phoronix; there are too few comparable runs on file for a median.

  • Single cited run 18.5 tok/s llama3.1:70b q4_K_M, per Phoronix
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 5950X?

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 35,400–45,290 points, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark result of 2021-12-10). Across all its cores it scores 28,782–30,100 pts in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (TechPowerUp, 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.

Amazon listing: $408.97

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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 listings. Data on this page draws on 14 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 1 community AI inference report, 5 game frame-rate results, compiled from Phoronix, CpuTronic, HardwareDB, PassMark, TechPowerUp, CGDirector, Geekbench Browser, Hardware Unboxed, HWCooling.net, Tom's Hardware; each table row links to its source. 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, synthetic benchmark scores, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

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

Gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 9 5950X by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 137 fps — Not recorded HWCooling.net 2026-10-18
Alan Wake 2 1080p High 130 fps 101 fps Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2023-10-25
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 120 fps 90 fps Not recorded TechPowerUp 2021-11-05
Starfield 1080p High 110 fps 86 fps Not recorded Hardware Unboxed 2023-09-15
Black Myth: Wukong 1080p High 96 fps 70 fps Not recorded 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 for a single request (one user's generation speed). 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 45,290 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-14
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 retrieved 2026-05-03
Geekbench 6 multi 12,237 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 12,029 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-09-18
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,477 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-18
Geekbench 6 single 2,207 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-09-18
Geekbench 6 single 2,182 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-06-14

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 5950X

Full Specifications

Cores16
TDP105 W
SocketAM4
Threads32
CodenameVermeer
L3 cache64 MB
Spec sourceTechPowerUp
Tpu summaryVermeer, 16 Cores, 32 Threads, 3.4 GHz, 105 W
Base clock3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz
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. Workstation compute and multi-threaded productivity are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 9 5950X 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 Ryzen 9 5950X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 9 5950X 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 Ryzen 9 5950X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 9 5950X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 5950X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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