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Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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Ryzen 9 9950X3D — Benchmarks & Specs

16 cores32 threads170W TDP$699 MSRP2025
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?

At 1080p (Low), the Ryzen 9 9950X3D averages 482 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per Back2Gaming. In Corona 10 it scores 15,361,284 rays/s, per ALKTech.

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 9950X3D is a processor from the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) family released in 2025 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 16 cores / 32 threads, boost clock of 5.7 GHz, 170W TDP. It launched with a $699 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, 14 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 9950X3D, 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 9950X3D 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 482 fps — Back2Gaming 2026-04-22
F1 23 1080p Ultra Native 462 fps 366 fps ALKTech 2025-03-12
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p High Native 387 fps — ALKTech 2025-03-12
Final Fantasy XIV 1080p High Native 373 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Hitman 3 1080p High Native 306 fps — TechSpot 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 250 fps — ALKtech 2025-03-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 250 fps — alktech.co 2025-03-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High Native 250 fps 185 fps ALKTech 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium Native 219 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 219 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High Native 216 fps — TechSpot 2025-03-12
The Last of Us Part I 1080p High Native 210 fps — TechSpot 2025-03-12
Starfield 1080p Low 171 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Starfield 1080p High Native 171 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12

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 9950X3D — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
Corona 10 15,361,284 rays/s ALKTech 2025-03-12
PassMark CPU Mark 70,212 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 70,153 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
PassMark CPU Mark 69,701 pts Wccftech 2025-03-10
Cinebench R23 multi 42,423 points NotebookCheck 2025-02-24
Cinebench R23 multi 41,619 points ALKtech 2025-03-11
Cinebench R23 multi 41,619 pts ALKTech 2025-03-12
Cinebench R23 multi 41,619 points alktech.co 2025-03-11
Geekbench 6 multi 22,903 points Club386 2025-03-11
Geekbench 6 multi 22,548 points Geekbench Browser 2025-03-30

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Full Specifications

x3dtrue
pciePCIe 5.0
cores16
tdp w170
socketAM5
threads32
l3 cache mb128
base clock ghz4.3
boost clock ghz5.7

Ryzen 9 9950X3D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D best used for?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)-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 9950X3D released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D launched in 2025 at a $699 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 9950X3D compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 9950X3D?
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