AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D shows 14% performance boost in benchmarks compared to 7950X3D

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X3D showcases significant performance advancements, setting the stage for an exciting showdown with its predecessors and competitors.

The first performance benchmarks for AMD's flagship processor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, have surfaced on the PassMark platform, indicating impressive gains in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. Compared to its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, the new processor shows approximately a 14% increase in single-thread performance and over 11% in multi-threaded performance.

Set to debut on March 12 with a suggested retail price of $699, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is designed for overclocking and features an enhanced 3D V-Cache architecture along with improved thermal management, which could potentially lead to even higher performance levels.

While the current results are based on only three tests, suggesting that the final scores may vary, it is already evident that this latest addition to the Zen 5 family outperforms not only its predecessor (the 7950X3D) but also the standard Ryzen 9 9950X without 3D V-Cache, particularly in multi-threaded scenarios on PassMark.

It is important to note that benchmarks from PassMark do not always accurately reflect real-world performance in gaming or professional applications. However, they do provide a general insight into the processor's potential. Official reviews and detailed tests are expected to arrive shortly, allowing for a thorough evaluation of how the Ryzen 9 9950X3D performs in demanding games and professional applications, especially when compared to the upcoming Ryzen 9 9900X3D and last year's hit, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.