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Ryzen 9 7950X3D — Zen 4 · 16C/32T · 120 W · AM5
AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Zen 4 · 16C/32T · 120 W · AM5

94
/ 100
From $699
VS
Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins by 1
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K — Panther Lake · 26C · 6.0 GHz
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 9 395K

Panther Lake · 26C · 6.0 GHz

93
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

Ryzen 9 7950X3D takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7950X3D lands at 94 and Intel Core Ultra 9 395K at 93. That puts Ryzen 9 7950X3D ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ryzen 9 7950X3D if…

  • AM4/AM5 longevity
  • Multi-thread value
  • Unlocked multipliers

Pick Intel Core Ultra 9 395K if…

  • Latest generation silicon
  • Improved perf-per-watt
  • Full modern feature set
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 94
vs
93 Intel Core Ultra 9 395K

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
94
single 90
multi 94
gaming 92
efficiency 88
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
93
single 95
multi 93
gaming 94
efficiency 86

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core Ultra 9 395K — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 7950X3D Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Architecture
Zen 4
Panther Lake
Cores
16
26 (8P+16E+2LP)
Threads
32
26
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Release year
2023
2025

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Pros
  • +AM4/AM5 longevity
  • +Multi-thread value
  • +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
  • DDR5 required on AM5
  • iGPU optional
  • X3D variants better for gaming

Intel Core Ultra 9 395K

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Requires up-to-date platform
  • Initial stock scarcity likely

FAQ: Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 395K

Which is better, Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K? +

Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ryzen 9 7950X3D worth the price? +

At $699, Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in multi.

Is Intel Core Ultra 9 395K worth the price? +

At $649, Intel Core Ultra 9 395K delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.

Does Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.