AMD Ryzen 9 7950X & Ryzen 7 7700X CPU Review – A New Era of Zen Begins Today!

3DMark Time Spy CPU Performance

3DMark Time Spy is a widely popular video card benchmark test for Windows that is designed to measure your PC’s gaming performance. While the overall benchmark is great, the utility also provides a good indication of the CPU performance.

3DMark TimeSpy CPU (Higher is Better)
CPU Score
0
4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
0
4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
Intel Core i9-12900K

18.2k
Intel Core i7-12700K

16.4k
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

15.7k
Intel Core i5-12600K

14.1k
Intel Core i9-10900K

14k
Intel Core i9-10850K

14k
Intel Core i9-11900K

13.8k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

13.7k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

13.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

13.1k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

13.1k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

12.7k
Intel Core i7-10700K

12.2k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

12.2k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

12.2k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

11.9k
Intel Core i9-9900K

11.7k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

11.3k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

10.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

9.5k
Intel Core i5-10600K

9.2k
Intel Core i7-8700K

8.6k
Intel Core i5-8600K

8.1k

Blender

Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, and even video editing and game creation.

Blender 2.8 (Lower is Better)
Render Time
0
90
180
270
360
450
540
0
90
180
270
360
450
540
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

58.2
Intel Core i9-12900K

82
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

84
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

96
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

104
Intel Core i7-12700K

112
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

130
Intel Core i9-10980XE

134
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

140
Intel Core i5-12600K

140
Intel Core i9-11900K

142
Intel Core i9-10900K

146
Intel Core i9-10850K

146
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

146
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

151
Intel Core i7-10700K

166
Intel Core i9-9900KS

168
Intel Core i9-9900K

174
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

199
Intel Core i5-10600K

206
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

221
Intel Core i7-8700K

259
Intel Core i5-8600K

260

Cinebench R20

Cinebench is a real-world cross-platform test suite that evaluates your computer’s hardware capabilities. Improvements to Cinebench Release 20 reflect the overall advancements to CPU and rendering technology in recent years, providing a more accurate measurement of Cinema 4D’s ability to take advantage of multiple CPU cores and modern processor features available to the average user.

Cinebench R20 (Higher is Better)
Single-Thread
Multi-Thread
0
4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
0
4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

824
15.2k
Intel Core i9-12900K

823
10.6k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

644
10.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

530
9.1k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

640
9k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

496
9k
Intel Core i7-12700K

800
8.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

770
7.6k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

522
7.1k
Intel Core i5-12600K

803
6.6k
Intel Core i9-10900K

535
6.4k
Intel Core i9-10850K

534
6.4k
Intel Core i9-11900K

642
6.4k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

633
6.4k
Intel Core i7-10700K

528
5.3k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

515
5.2k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

518
5k
Intel Core i9-9900K

512
4.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

440
4k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

502
3.9k
Intel Core i5-10600K

501
3.8k
Intel Core i7-8700K

488
3.4k
Intel Core i5-8600K

465
2.7k

Cinebench R23

Cinebench is a real-world cross-platform test suite that evaluates your computer’s hardware capabilities. Improvements to Cinebench Release 20 reflect the overall advancements to CPU and rendering technology in recent years, providing a more accurate measurement of Cinema 4D’s ability to take advantage of multiple CPU cores and modern processor features available to the average user.

Cinebench R23 (Higher is Better)
Multi-Thread
0
7000
14000
21000
28000
35000
42000
0
7000
14000
21000
28000
35000
42000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

38.8k
Intel Core i9-12900K

27.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

25.7k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

24.6k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

24.1k
Intel Core i7-12700K

23.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

21.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

19.6k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

18.2k
Intel Core i5-12600K

17.9k
Intel Core i9-10900K

16k
Intel Core i9-10850K

16k
Intel Core i9-11900K

16k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

15.4k
Intel Core i7-10700K

12.7k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

12.5k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

12.3k
Intel Core i9-9900K

12.3k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

10.7k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

10k
Intel Core i5-10600K

10k
Intel Core i7-8700K

9k
Intel Core i5-8600K

7.5k

CPU-Z

CPUz is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system such as the Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels, Mainboard, and chipset, Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD), and Real-time measurement of each core’s internal frequency, memory frequency.

CPU-z (Higher is Better)
Single-Thread
Multi-Thread
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4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
0
4000
8000
12000
16000
20000
24000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

789
15.8k
Intel Core i9-12900K

841
12.4k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

680
12.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

563
11.1k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

679
10.2k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

560
10.2k
Intel Core i7-12700K

790
9.9k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

778
8.4k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

538
8.4k
Intel Core i5-12600K

798
7.2k
Intel Core i9-10900K

590
7.2k
Intel Core i9-10850K

588
7.2k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

666
7k
Intel Core i9-11900K

720
6.6k
Intel Core i7-10700K

570
5.6k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

515
5.6k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

585
5.5k
Intel Core i9-9900K

493
5.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

523
4.1k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

522
4.1k
Intel Core i5-10600K

501
3.8k
Intel Core i7-8700K

484
3.8k
Intel Core i5-8600K

482
2.9k

Geekbench 5

Geekbench 5, the latest major upgrade to Primate Labs’ easy-to-use cross-platform benchmark, is now available for download. Geekbench 5 allows you to measure your system’s power more accurately than ever before.

Geekbench 5 (Higher is Better)
Single-Thread
Multi-Thread
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5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

2.2k
24.5k
Intel Core i9-12900K

1.9k
17.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

1.8k
17.4k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

1.4k
16.9k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

1.2k
15.9k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

1.7k
15.7k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

2.2k
14.5k
Intel Core i7-12700K

1.9k
14.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

1.3k
12.4k
Intel Core i5-12600K

1.9k
12.3k
Intel Core i9-10900K

1.5k
12.3k
Intel Core i9-10850K

1.7k
12.2k
Intel Core i9-11900K

1.9k
12.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

1.7k
11.7k
Intel Core i7-10700K

1.5k
10.6k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

1.5k
10.1k
Intel Core i9-9900K

1.4k
9k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

1.3k
8.4k
Intel Core i5-10600K

1.4k
7.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

1.1k
7.1k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

1.3k
7k
Intel Core i7-8700K

1.3k
6.7k
Intel Core i5-8600K

1.2k
5.7k

HandBrake

HandBrake is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.

Handbrake (Higher is Better)
4K H264 (Higher is Better)
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

102.2
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

85.3
Intel Core i9-12900K

84.4
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

81.4
Intel Core i7-12700K

80.3
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

72.2
Intel Core i9-10900K

66.2
Intel Core i9-10850K

66.1
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

66.1
Intel Core i5-12600K

62.4
Intel Core i9-11900K

59.2
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

57.1
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

53.5
Intel Core i7-10700K

47.4
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

46.3
Intel Core i9-9900KS

45.4
Intel Core i9-9900K

44.8
Intel Core i9-10980XE

44.8
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

44.7
Intel Core i5-10600K

43.3
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

41.5
Intel Core i7-8700K

40.8
Intel Core i5-8600K

33.9

PCMark 10

PCMark 10 is a complete PC benchmarking solution for Windows 10. It includes several tests that combine individual workloads covering storage, computation, image and video manipulation, web browsing, and gaming. Specifically designed for the full range of PC hardware from netbooks and tablets to notebooks and desktops, PCMark 10 offers complete Windows PC performance testing for home and business use.

PCMark 10 (Higher is Better)
Overall CPU Score (Higher is Better)
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2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

9.6k
Intel Core i9-12900K

9k
Intel Core i7-12700K

8.9k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

8.6k
Intel Core i5-12600K

8.6k
Intel Core i9-10900K

8.4k
Intel Core i9-10850K

8.4k
Intel Core i9-11900K

8.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

8.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

8.2k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

8.2k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

8.1k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

8k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

7.9k
Intel Core i7-10700K

7.6k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

7.5k
Intel Core i9-9900K

7.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

7.3k
Intel Core i5-10600K

7k
Intel Core i7-8700K

6.9k
AMD Ryzen 5 7 2700X

6.8k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

6.7k
Intel Core i5-8600K

6.7k

POV-Ray

The POV-Ray package includes detailed instructions on using the ray-tracer and creating scenes. Many stunning scenes are included with POV-Ray so you can start creating images immediately when you get the package.

POV-Ray 3.7 (Higher is Better)
Multi-Thread Score
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

9.4k
Intel Core i9-12900K

9k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

9k
Intel Core i7-12700K

8.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

8.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

8.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

8.2k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

8.1k
Intel Core i5-12600K

8.1k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

7.6k
Intel Core i9-11900K

6.9k
Intel Core i9-10900K

6.9k
Intel Core i9-10850K

6.9k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

6.7k
Intel Core i7-10700K

5.9k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

5.7k
Intel Core i9-9900K

5.6k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

4.5k
Intel Core i5-10600K

4k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

4k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.9k
Intel Core i7-8700K

3.9k
Intel Core i5-8600K

2.3k

SuperPI

Super PI is used by many overclockers to test the performance and stability of their computers. In the overclocking community, the standard program provides a benchmark for enthusiasts to compare “world record” pi calculation times and demonstrate their overclocking abilities. The program can also be used to test the stability of a certain overclock speed.

SuperPi (Lower is Better)
Time in Seconds (Lower is Better)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

6.1
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

6.3
Intel Core i9-12900K

6.5
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

7
Intel Core i7-12700K

7
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

7.1
Intel Core i9-11900K

7.2
Intel Core i7-10700K

7.5
Intel Core i9-10900K

7.5
Intel Core i9-10850K

7.5
Intel Core i5-12600K

7.5
Intel Core i9-9900KS

7.5
Intel Core i9-9900K

7.7
Intel Core i5-10600K

7.7
Intel Core i7-8700K

7.8
Intel Core i5-8600K

7.8
Intel Core i9-10980XE

7.8
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

9.2
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

9.2
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

9.6
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

10.6
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

10.9

WinRAR

WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can back up your data and reduce the size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP, and other files downloaded from the Internet, and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format.

Winrar 5.8 (Higher is Better)
Speed KB/s (Higher is Better)
0
11667
23334
35001
46668
58335
70002
0
11667
23334
35001
46668
58335
70002
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

66.2k
Intel Core i9-12900K

60.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

52.5k
Intel Core i7-12700K

49.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

47.3k
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

46.6k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

45.2k
Intel Core i5-12600K

44.8k
Intel Core i9-11900K

40.2k
Intel Core i9-10900K

38.4k
Intel Core i9-10850K

38.4k
Intel Core i7-10700K

31.4k
Intel Core i9-9900KS

30.2k
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

29.5k
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

29.2k
Intel Core i9-9900K

29.1k
Intel Core i9-10980XE

28.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

25.3k
Intel Core i5-10600K

23.1k
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

22.2k
Intel Core i7-8700K

21.8k
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

19.1k
Intel Core i5-8600K

17k

X264 HD Encode Benchmark

This benchmark measures the encoding performance of the processor. It offers a standardized benchmark for the clip as well as the encoder used is uniform.

X264 HD Encode Benchmark (Higher is Better)
1st Pass
2nd Pass
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

248.2
133.7
Intel Core i9-12900K

224.6
125.6
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

224.6
125.6
Intel Core i7-12700K

218.5
124.7
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

210.4
120.1
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

192.5
116.3
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

190.3
114.6
Intel Core i5-12600K

184.7
111.2
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

180.4
109.7
Intel Core i9-10980XE

174.6
106.2
Intel Core i9-10900K

173.5
104.1
Intel Core i9-10850K

173.5
104.1
Intel Core i9-11900K

172.9
103.3
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

172.4
102.4
Intel Core i7-10700K

170.4
101.4
Intel Core i9-9900KS

167.6
99.2
Intel Core i9-9900K

162.7
97.4
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

154.7
90.5
Intel Core i5-10600K

149.3
90.5
Intel Core i7-8700K

147.6
88.3
Intel Core i5-8600K

139.5
87.2
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

139.4
84.1
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

121.4
81.5