CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C/32T · 170 W · Launched Jan 2025CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
85.5
1.71× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
136
2.71× ref
CPU single-thread
61.1
1.22× ref
CPU gaming
70.4
1.41× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
77.4
1.55× ref
Street price
$688
693 €
CPU overall per $100
12.4
TDP
170 W
CPU overall per watt
0.50
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 17.7k | – | points | 1 avg. | 119 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 651 | 603–737 | samples/min | 442 runs | 167 | 8 Nov 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 704 | 641–778 | samples/min | 506 runs | 167 | 10 Mar 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 56.1 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 129 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 22.6k | 16.1k–24.4k | points | 161 runs | 97.9 | 28 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 25.9k | 17.5k–28.4k | points | 139 runs | 106 | 26 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 163.1k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 2,388 | – | points | 2 avg. | 141 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 6,536 | – | points | 1 avg. | 130 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 16.3k | – | points | 1 avg. | 140 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 42.0k | – | points | 1 avg. | 137 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 48.5 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 134 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 26.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 18 avg. | 123 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 52.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 18 avg. | 136 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 296 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 16 avg. | 153 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip Compression | 1.13 | 213.1k | – | MIPS | 14 avg. | 133 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 70.1k | – | points | 12842 avg. | 135 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 96.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 141 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 49.7k | – | vsamples | 190 avg. | 180 | 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 | 1,297 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 683 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 869 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,395 | 3,072–3,553 | points | 165 runs | 72.7 | 28 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,087 | 2,848–3,247 | points | 136 runs | 68.7 | 26 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,783 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 55.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 139 | – | points | 2 avg. | 58.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 350 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 886 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,259 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1552.1k | – | points | 25 avg. | 69.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,737 | – | points | 12842 avg. | 57.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 92.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 59.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 176 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 69.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 95.7 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 71.1 | 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 | 14.9k | – | points | 736 avg. | 83.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 12.1k | – | points | 177 avg. | 72.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 12.0k | – | points | 1022 avg. | 67.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 15.1k | – | points | 53 avg. | 68.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 14.8k | – | points | 50 avg. | 88.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 141.5k | – | points | 557 avg. | 79.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 11.2k | – | points | 40 avg. | 77.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 137.5k | – | points | 282 avg. | 84.2 | 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 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data948 runs3 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser601 runs6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking5 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026