CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C/32T · 105 W · Launched Oct 2020CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
54.7
1.09× refest.
CPU multi-thread
80.9
1.62× ref
CPU single-thread
44.0
0.88× ref
CPU creative apps
49.6
0.99× ref
Street price
$487
438 €
CPU overall per $100
11.2
TDP
105 W
CPU overall per watt
0.52
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 11.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 79.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 386 | 342–452 | samples/min | 240 runs | 99.0 | 7 Nov 2025 – 15 Oct 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 410 | 364–464 | samples/min | 322 runs | 97.3 | 10 Mar 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 11.0k | 1,722–13.6k | points | 207 runs | 47.5 | 27 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 15.1k | 12.4k–17.4k | points | 166 runs | 61.9 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 123.0k | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 94.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 4,324 | – | points | 2 avg. | 86.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 10.1k | – | points | 2 avg. | 86.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 26.0k | – | points | 2 avg. | 85.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 30.9 | – | fps | 2 avg. | 85.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 47.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 11 avg. | 68.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 95.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 6 avg. | 74.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 45.2k | – | points | 20042 avg. | 87.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 25.6k | – | vsamples | 319 avg. | 93.0 | 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 | 951 | – | points | 1 avg. | 44.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 646 | – | points | 1 avg. | 43.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,126 | 1,395–2,343 | points | 206 runs | 45.5 | 27 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,121 | 1,974–2,247 | points | 161 runs | 47.2 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,852 | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 48.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 267 | – | points | 2 avg. | 45.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 629 | – | points | 2 avg. | 42.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,614 | – | points | 2 avg. | 41.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 908.5k | – | points | 107 avg. | 40.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,477 | – | points | 20042 avg. | 42.1 | 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 | 8,239 | – | points | 60 avg. | 46.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 7,837 | – | points | 51 avg. | 47.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 7,774 | – | points | 252 avg. | 43.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 10.0k | – | points | 23 avg. | 45.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 9,627 | – | points | 276 avg. | 57.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 93.8k | – | points | 165 avg. | 52.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 8,238 | – | points | 143 avg. | 56.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 91.3k | – | points | 87 avg. | 55.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data562 runs4 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser740 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026