CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
16C/32T · 170 W · Launched Jul 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
77.2
1.54× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
126
2.51× ref
CPU single-thread
59.8
1.20× ref
CPU gaming
57.1
1.14× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
73.5
1.47× ref
Street price
$651
584 €
CPU overall per $100
11.9
TDP
170 W
CPU overall per watt
0.45
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 17.4k | – | points | 1 avg. | 117 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 634 | 581–713 | samples/min | 360 runs | 163 | 7 Nov 2025 – 28 Aug 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 673 | 622–732 | samples/min | 364 runs | 160 | 11 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 54.7 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 6,588 | 2,574–8,513 | points | 46 runs | 28.5 | 12 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 24.8k | 7,366–28.7k | points | 188 runs | 102 | 22 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 160.4k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 123 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 2,254 | – | points | 1 avg. | 133 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 6,335 | – | points | 1 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 15.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 135 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 40.9k | – | points | 1 avg. | 134 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 45.1 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 26.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 43 avg. | 123 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 56.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 13 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 315 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 143 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 98.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 47 avg. | 133 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip Compression | 1.13 | 206.6k | – | MIPS | 9 avg. | 129 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 65.7k | – | points | 7091 avg. | 127 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 93.0 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 136 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 48.9k | – | vsamples | 421 avg. | 177 | 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 | 1,295 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 685 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 863 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,391 | 1,821–3,258 | points | 55 runs | 51.2 | 12 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,080 | 2,722–3,212 | points | 170 runs | 68.6 | 22 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,852 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 55.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 136 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 344 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 871 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,202 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1540.7k | – | points | 48 avg. | 69.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,727 | – | points | 7091 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 93.3 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 59.5 | 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 | 76.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 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 | 15.2k | – | points | 446 avg. | 84.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 10.1k | – | points | 79 avg. | 60.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.5k | – | points | 1481 avg. | 64.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 14.7k | – | points | 25 avg. | 66.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 13.4k | – | points | 476 avg. | 79.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 142.1k | – | points | 379 avg. | 80.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 11.6k | – | points | 478 avg. | 80.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 130.6k | – | points | 98 avg. | 80.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data724 runs31 Oct 2026ComputerBase2 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser459 runs6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking6 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark3 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026