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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X differ on cores: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 12, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 16, which puts AMD Ryzen 9 7950X ahead on that measure. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, release year and igpu. In Blender Cycles (CPU) the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 551 against 411 for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, a lead of 25%.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| TDP | 65 W | 105 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (7000 series) | Zen 4 (7000 series) |
Benchmarks
Measured results, not specifications. Percentages are the gap to the leading product in each test.
Blender Cycles (CPU)
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Blender renders 3D scenes by tracing light through them, which loads every core at once. The score measures sustained multi-core throughput, so a chip that wins here can still lose at gaming, where one or two fast cores matter more. Figures come from Blender's Open Data project, which places no restriction on reuse, and we publish the median of every submission for that chip on the same Blender version.
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a strong all-rounder for enthusiasts who want top clock speeds for both gaming and productivity.