AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 37% slower and 49% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7900
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PRICE$402.89$599
CPU MARK4833566028
VALUE120110
SOCKETAM5AM5
TDP65W170W
EFFICIENCY744388
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz16 x 4.30 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.70 GHz
THREADS41294736
DATEQ1/2023Q3/2024

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Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than AMD Ryzen 9 9950X?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a better deal than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by 8%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X efficiency score is 388. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 48%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.