AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
AMD
95 Overall Score
vs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is praised for eliminating the scheduling issues that plagued its predecessor, offering dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache for seamless gaming and productivity. Users highlight its top-tier performance, especially for hybrid workloads, but note it's overkill for pure gaming compared to the cheaper 9800X3D. Some concerns remain about binning quality and high power draw, but overall it's seen as a hassle-free upgrade for enthusiasts.
Pros
- No scheduling issues
- Dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Excellent for hybrid workloads
- Easy installation and setup
Cons
- High price tag
- Overkill for pure gaming
- Potential binning quality issues
- High power draw (up to 260W)
- Requires BIOS update for compatibility
Scheduling issues 5
Gaming performance 6
Value for money 4
Binning quality 2
Power consumption 3
Ease of installation 4
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9950X3D2 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| P-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 80★ |
| TDP | 200 | 195★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | No |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
