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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X — Benchmarks & Specs

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Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

At 1440p (Ultra), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X averages 115 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 with a 115 fps 1% low, per Tech4Gamers. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 62,197 pts, per PassMark.

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 7950X is a processor from the Zen 4 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, 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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 460 fps — WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 128 fps — Digital Trends 2022-09-26
Cyberpunk 2077 1440p Ultra 115 fps 115 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-10-03
Starfield 1440p Ultra 113 fps 85 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-10-03

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 7950X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 62,197 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 62,176 points PassMark Software 2026-06-17
Cinebench R23 multi 38,422 points PCGamesN 2024-11-06
Cinebench R23 multi 37,332 points OC Inside 2023-02-01
Cinebench R23 multi 37,182 points Digital Trends 2022-09-26
Cinebench R23 multi 36,256 points MiniXPC 2022-09-04
Geekbench 6 multi 20,344 points WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 19,810 points Technical.city 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 19,541 points The FPS Review 2023-03-30
PassMark Single Thread 4,254 pts PassMark 2026-04-20

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X best used for?
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a Zen 4-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
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 7950X compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 7950X?
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