CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
8C/16T · 120 W · Launched Oct 2025CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
73.5
1.47× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
79.4
1.59× ref
CPU single-thread
62.1
1.24× ref
CPU gaming
75.0
1.50× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
71.1
1.42× ref
MSRP
$500
CPU overall per $100
14.7
TDP
120 W
CPU overall per watt
0.61
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 10.3k | – | points | 1 avg. | 69.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 343 | 326–354 | samples/min | 27 runs | 88.1 | 24 Jan 2026 – 16 Aug 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 384 | 358–413 | samples/min | 112 runs | 91.2 | 13 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 36.5 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 84.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 19.4k | 17.4k–20.6k | points | 107 runs | 83.9 | 28 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 19.3k | 16.9k–21.1k | points | 133 runs | 79.1 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 91.9k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 70.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,335 | – | points | 1 avg. | 78.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 5,574 | – | points | 1 avg. | 82.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 3,551 | – | points | 1 avg. | 70.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 8,860 | – | points | 1 avg. | 75.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 22.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 74.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 29.7 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 82.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 505 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 11 avg. | 89.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 178 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 73.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 41.3k | – | points | 1969 avg. | 79.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 54.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 80.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,285 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 697 | – | points | 1 avg. | 63.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 840 | – | points | 1 avg. | 56.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,522 | 3,328–3,639 | points | 109 runs | 75.4 | 28 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,163 | 3,045–3,289 | points | 128 runs | 70.4 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 8,790 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 62.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 142 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 572 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 343 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 872 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,228 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1571.0k | – | points | 9 avg. | 70.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,706 | – | points | 1969 avg. | 57.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 93.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 59.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 191 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 75.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 100 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 74.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 12.7k | – | points | 32 avg. | 71.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 10.6k | – | points | 27 avg. | 63.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 13.0k | – | points | 53 avg. | 72.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 15.3k | – | points | 13 avg. | 69.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 12.1k | – | points | 33 avg. | 72.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 137.8k | – | points | 24 avg. | 77.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 123.3k | – | points | 18 avg. | 75.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
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CPU single-thread index
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Geekbench Single-Core 7
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Geekbench Multi-Core 6
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Geekbench Single-Core 6
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Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data139 runs31 Oct 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser477 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)13 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026