AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-core AM5
AMD
99 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
Dell
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-core AM5
82 out of 100 high confidence 40 reviews
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is widely praised as a top-tier CPU for gaming and productivity, with users noting exceptional performance, cool operation, and smooth multitasking. However, some users reported quality control issues requiring RMAs, and one user faced compatibility problems with Universal Audio interfaces. Overall, it's considered a beast of a processor, though the high price and occasional heat under heavy loads are noted.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Cool operation
- Great for productivity and multitasking
- Fast rendering in After Effects
- Smooth 1440p gaming
Cons
- High price
- Quality control issues (RMA needed)
- Compatibility issues with Universal Audio
- Runs hot under heavy load
- Availability issues (bundled with unwanted items)
Performance 12
Cooling 8
Value for money 5
Quality control 3
Compatibility 2
Availability 4
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Dell Xeon E5620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Xeon |
| Model | 9950X3D | E5620 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 1 |
| 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 | LGA 1366 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 170 | 80★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 230★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
- Strong affordability (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average single thread (21st percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.
