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

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

At 1080p (Low), the Ryzen 9 9950X averages 324 fps in Counter-Strike 2 with a 136 fps 1% low, per WePC. 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 Amazon listings. 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 Ryzen 9 9950X, 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 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 Single Thread 4,728 points PassMark Software 2026-08-22
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

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. 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 9950X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 9 9950X launched in 2024 at a $649 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 9950X compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 9 9950X 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 9950X?
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