Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+50.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

8 / 16

22,781

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

104%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#154

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

96%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

96%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

92%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 40.3% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 40.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 14,670 (23.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,903, a 34.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 10,609 (34.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+33%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+500%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-17%	6 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	34,293+51%	22,781
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500+26%	14,670
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+42%	1,903
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+41%	10,609

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and FP7 (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Socket	AM5	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.