AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
AMD
95 Overall Score
vs
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
HP
16 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
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Budget
Server
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | HP Celeron N4500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Celeron |
| Model | 9950X3D2 | N4500 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Jasper Lake |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 4★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Threads | 32★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | Intel BGA 1338 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 8 |
| TDP | 200 | 6★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 20★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
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
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average multi thread (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ai (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.
