Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Pentium 6805
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Pentium 6805
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 6805
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($161) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+367%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($161) |
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 Pentium 6805
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.
Pentium 6805
The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Pentium 6805 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 4.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Pentium 6805 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the Pentium 6805's 4,424 — a 173.5% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+700% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+90% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+282% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+3100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Ice Lake-Y (2020) |
| PassMark | 62,323+1309% | 4,424 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,581 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,926 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,643 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium 6805 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) / not specified (Pentium 6805). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Pentium 6805 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D launched at $699 MSRP, while the Pentium 6805 debuted at $161. At current prices ($486 vs $161), the Pentium 6805 is $325 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers 128.2 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 6805 — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 129.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $161-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $486 | $161-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.2+366% | 27.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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