AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
AMD
95 Overall Score
vs
Intel CD8068904657502
Intel
32 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
Intel CD8068904657502
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel CD8068904657502 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9950X3D2 | 6326 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| P-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 4 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 200★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
Intel CD8068904657502
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average efficiency (30th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM50.107score per dollar
vs
Intel CD80689046575020.017score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5 offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.