CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C/32T · 170 W · Launched Jul 2022CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
69.7
1.39× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
112
2.24× ref
CPU single-thread
53.3
1.07× ref
CPU gaming
52.7
1.05× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
62.6
1.25× ref
Street price
$700
765 €
CPU overall per $100
10.0
TDP
170 W
CPU overall per watt
0.41
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 15.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 106 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 552 | 503–661 | samples/min | 119 runs | 142 | 8 Nov 2025 – 8 Mar 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 580 | 515–638 | samples/min | 84 runs | 138 | 11 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 7,463 | 4,469–10.7k | points | 25 runs | 32.3 | 25 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 22.6k | 20.5k–25.1k | points | 168 runs | 92.9 | 18 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 157.0k | – | MIPS | 12 avg. | 121 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,991 | – | points | 3 avg. | 118 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 5,948 | – | points | 6 avg. | 118 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 14.2k | – | points | 6 avg. | 122 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 36.5k | – | points | 6 avg. | 119 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 43.5 | – | fps | 11 avg. | 121 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 31.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 18 avg. | 104 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 114 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 12 avg. | 115 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 62.1k | – | points | 8963 avg. | 120 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 84.6 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 124 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 39.6k | – | vsamples | 374 avg. | 144 | 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 | 1,099 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 754 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,607 | 2,167–2,911 | points | 28 runs | 55.8 | 26 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,641 | 2,493–2,799 | points | 174 runs | 58.8 | 18 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 8,118 | – | MIPS | 12 avg. | 57.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 121 | – | points | 3 avg. | 51.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 316 | – | points | 6 avg. | 53.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 777 | – | points | 6 avg. | 52.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,000 | – | points | 6 avg. | 51.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1167.2k | – | points | 61 avg. | 52.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,251 | – | points | 8963 avg. | 51.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 85.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 54.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 71.0 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 52.7 | 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 | 13.0k | – | points | 19 avg. | 72.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,015 | – | points | 910 avg. | 50.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 10.7k | – | points | 15 avg. | 48.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 11.3k | – | points | 897 avg. | 67.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 107.9k | – | points | 24 avg. | 60.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 9,186 | – | points | 113 avg. | 63.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 114.7k | – | points | 18 avg. | 70.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data203 runs2 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser395 runs6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026