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

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

In Corona 10 it scores 15,361,284 rays/s, per AlkTech. Across all its cores it scores 41,619–42,423 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (Notebookcheck, PCGamesN, 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.

Amazon listing: $624.00

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

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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 listings. Data on this page draws on 27 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 16 measured game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from AlkTech, Gamers Nexus, TechSpot, PCGamesN, Back2Gaming, Club386, Geekbench Browser, Notebookcheck, PassMark, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech; each table row links to its source. 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 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 9950X3D 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 482 fps — Not recorded Back2Gaming 2026-04-22
F1 23 1080p Ultra 462 fps 366 fps Not recorded AlkTech 2025-03-12
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p High 387 fps — Not recorded AlkTech 2025-03-12
Final Fantasy XIV 1080p High 373 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Hitman 3 1080p High 306 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 250 fps 185 fps Not recorded AlkTech 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 250 fps — Not recorded alktech.co 2025-03-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 230 fps 187 fps Not recorded PCGamesN 2025-10-09
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 219 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 216 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2025-03-12
The Last of Us Part I 1080p High 210 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2025-03-12
Starfield 1080p High 171 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Starfield 1080p Low 171 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-03-12
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 155 fps — Not recorded 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
Corona 10 15,361,284 rays/s AlkTech 2025-03-12
PassMark CPU Mark 70,212 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 70,153 points PassMark Software retrieved 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 42,056 points PCGamesN 2025-10-09
Cinebench R23 multi 41,619 pts AlkTech 2025-03-12
Geekbench 6 multi 22,903 points Club386 2025-03-11
Geekbench 6 multi 22,548 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-13
Geekbench 6 multi 20,465 points Tom's Hardware 2025-01-06

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Systems with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

X3dYes
PCIePCIe 5.0
Cores16
TDP170 W
SocketAM5
Threads32
L3 cache128 MB
Base clock4.3 GHz
Boost clock5.7 GHz

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. Workstation compute and multi-threaded productivity are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 9950X3D have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 9950X3D?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X3D section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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