Comparing AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  AMD Ryzen 9 5950X AMD Ryzen 9 3900
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  AMD Ryzen AMD Ryzen
• Generation
  4 3
• CPU group
  AMD Ryzen 5000 AMD Ryzen 3000
• Predecessor
  AMD Ryzen 9 3950X --
• Successor
  -- AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  3.40 GHz 3.10 GHz
• CPU Cores
  16 12
• Turbo (1 Core)
  4.90 GHz 4.30 GHz
• CPU Threads
  32 24
• Hyperthreading
  Yes Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes
• Core architecture
  normal normal

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  no iGPU no iGPU
• GPU frequency
  --
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo
• Execution units
  --
• Shader
  --
• Max. displays
  --
• Generation
  --
• DirectX Version
  --
• Technology
  --
• Release date
  --

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  No No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  No No
• h264
  No No
• VP9
  No No
• VP8
  No No
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  No No
• VC-1
  No No
• JPEG
  No No

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 3900.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200 DDR4-3200
• Max. Memory
  128 GB 128 GB
• ECC
  Yes No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe version
  4.0 4.0
• PCIe lanes
  20 20

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 3900. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  105 W 65 W
• TDP (PL2)
  142 W --
• Tjunction max.
  95 °C 95 °C

Contrast the specs of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  AMD-V, SVM AMD-V, SVM
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
• L2-Cache
  8.00 MB --
• L3-Cache
  64.00 MB 64.00 MB
• Architecture
  Vermeer (Zen 3) Matisse (Zen 2)
• Technology
  7 nm 7 nm
• Socket
  AM4 AM4
• Release date
  Q4/2020 Q3/2019

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Unknown Unknown