Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs MediaTek Kompanio 838
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
MediaTek Kompanio 838
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Per Dollar MediaTek Kompanio 838
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | MediaTek Kompanio 838 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | MediaTek Kompanio 838 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7950X3D and MediaTek Kompanio 838
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
MediaTek Kompanio 838
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 31 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,343 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the MediaTek Kompanio 838 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus 2.2 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 838 — a 88.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the MediaTek Kompanio 838 uses Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the MediaTek Kompanio 838's 5,343 — a 168.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | MediaTek Kompanio 838 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+159% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+110% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | — |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) |
| PassMark | 62,323+1066% | 5,343 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,581 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,926 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,643 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) / not specified (MediaTek Kompanio 838). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the MediaTek Kompanio 838 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | MediaTek Kompanio 838 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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