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Ryzen 9 9950X
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads170W TDP$649 MSRP2024
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 9950X?

At 1080p High, the Ryzen 9 9950X averages 124 fps in Starfield, per Gamers Nexus. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 65,791 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 Ryzen 9 9950X is a processor from the Zen 5 family released in 2024 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 16 cores / 32 threads, boost clock of 5.7 GHz, 170W TDP. It launched with a $649 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), 4 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, StorageReview, Geekbench Browser, PassMark, PC Guide, The FPS Review, WePC; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 9 9950X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

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 9950X 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 Low 324 fps 136 fps WePC 2024-08-06
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 222 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-14
Starfield 1080p High 124 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-15
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 111 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-08-06

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 9950X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 65,791 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 65,750 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi 42,962 points StorageReview 2024-08-14
Cinebench R23 multi 40,938 points PC Guide 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 multi 20,883 points StorageReview 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 multi 20,550 points Geekbench Browser 2024-07-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,729 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,728 points PassMark Software 2026-09-26
Geekbench 6 single 3,426 points StorageReview 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 single 3,359 points Geekbench Browser 2024-07-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X

Systems with the Ryzen 9 9950X

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 9 9950X — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

cores16
tdp w170
socketAM5
threads32
l3 cache mb64
boost clock ghz5.7

Ryzen 9 9950X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 9 9950X best used for?
Ryzen 9 9950X is a 16-core Zen 5-family processor. Workstation compute and multi-threaded productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 9 9950X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 9 9950X launched in 2024 at a $649 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 9 9950X 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 9950X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 9 9950X 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 9950X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 9 9950X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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