AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 83 and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 88 out of 100, from 13 and 12 professional reviews. 9 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 6 points ahead.
Image: AMDAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Praised for: speed (10 of 13), ports and connectivity (2 of 13)
Criticised for: price (8 of 13)
The catch: Multi-core work is weaker than the 9900X and 9950X, and 7800X3D owners gain little.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Praised for: speed (9 of 12), ports and connectivity (2 of 12)
Criticised for: price (8 of 12)
The catch: For pure gaming the 9800X3D is better value.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamers Nexus | 40est. | 79est. | -39 |
| PCMag | 70 | 90 | -20 |
| Club386 | 90 | 100 | -10 |
| Eurogamer | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| KitGuru | 90 | 90 | same |
| The Verge | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| Tom's Hardware | 90 | 90 | same |
| PC Gamer | 91 | 89 | +2 |
| Windows Central | 90 | 80 | +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D minus the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Critics rate the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher: 88 against 83. 9 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 6 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 91. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 100.