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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads170W TDP$649 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 9950X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 65,750–65,791 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 40,938–42,962 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (amd zen5 9950x and 9900x flagship launch review, PC Guide).

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: $539.00

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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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 StorageReview, Gamers Nexus, 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. 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
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 324 fps 136 fps Not recorded WePC 2024-08-06
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 222 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-14
Starfield 1080p High 124 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-03-15
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 111 fps — Not recorded 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 65,791 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 65,750 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multiamd zen5 9950x and 9900x flagship launch review 42,962 points StorageReview 2024-08-14
Cinebench R23 multi 40,938 points PC Guide 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 multiamd zen5 9950x and 9900x flagship launch review 20,883 points StorageReview 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 multi 20,550 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-13
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,729 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,728 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-26
Geekbench 6 singleamd zen5 9950x and 9900x flagship launch review 3,426 points StorageReview 2024-08-06
Geekbench 6 single 3,359 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-13

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
TDP170 W
SocketAM5
Threads32
L3 cache64 MB
Boost clock5.7 GHz

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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