Ryzen 9 7950X vs Ryzen 9 9900X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (72 vs 73).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 vs 12.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 9 7950X 170 W, Ryzen 9 9900X 120 W; the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers 44% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 9 9900X is 2 years newer (2024 vs 2022).
- Platform: both use socket AM5.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7950X | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 73 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 7000 | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 32 | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 170 W | 120 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |