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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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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, 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).

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.

Corona 10 via ALKTech
15,361,284 rays/s
PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark
70,212 pts
PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark Software
70,153 points
PassMark CPU Mark via Wccftech
69,701 pts
Cinebench R23 multi via NotebookCheck
42,423 points
Cinebench R23 multi via ALKTech
41,619 pts
Cinebench R23 multi via alktech.co
41,619 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Club386
22,903 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Geekbench Browser
22,548 points
PassMark Single Thread via PassMark
4,743 pts

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?
Amazon listings are linked at the top of this page (in the hero CTA) and in the "Products Featuring this Hardware" section below. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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