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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 4900H. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q3/2019
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Released
Q2/2020
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AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H

Compare AMD Ryzen 9 3950X VS AMD Ryzen 9 4900H. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X boasts a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz GHz. 16 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 105 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q3/2019, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

AMD Ryzen 9 4900H features a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz GHz. 8 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 45 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q2/2020, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    57 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 6% better clock speed

    3.50 GHz left arrow 3.30 GHz
  • More number of cores

    8 times more cores

    16 left arrow 8
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 6% better overclocked clock speed

    4.70 GHz left arrow 4.40 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    160 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    45 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    115 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    35 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    71 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    24 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    272 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    105 place
  • Monero Hashrate kH/s
    19 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    10 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    179 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    65 place
  • CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
    8 place
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Report a bug
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    279 left arrow score
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.43 times less performance per watt

    45 W left arrow 105 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 9 4900H CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    189 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    158 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    144 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    153 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    114 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    150 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    349 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    326 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    136 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    146 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Mobile
  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow AMD Ryzen
  • Generation
    3 left arrow 3
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 3000 left arrow AMD Ryzen 4000H
  • Successor
    AMD Ryzen 9 5950X left arrow --
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    3.50 GHz left arrow 3.30 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    16 left arrow 8
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.70 GHz left arrow 4.40 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    32 left arrow 16
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow No
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU left arrow AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
  • GPU frequency
    left arrow 1.75 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    left arrow 8
  • Shader
    left arrow 512
  • Max. GPU Memory
    -- left arrow 2 GB
  • Max. displays
    left arrow 3
  • Generation
    left arrow 9
  • DirectX Version
    left arrow 12
  • Technology
    left arrow 7 nm
  • Release date
    left arrow Q1/2020
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    No left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 9 4900H and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-3200 left arrow DDR4-3200LPDDR4-4266
  • Max. Memory
    128 GB left arrow 32 GB
  • ECC
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • PCIe version
    4.0 left arrow 3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    20 left arrow 12
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and AMD Ryzen 9 4900H to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    105 W left arrow 45 W
  • TDP up
    -- left arrow 54 W
  • TDP (PL2)
    142 W left arrow --
  • TDP down
    -- left arrow 35 W
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow 105 °C
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and AMD Ryzen 9 4900H, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow AMD-V, SVM
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
  • L3-Cache
    64.00 MB left arrow 8.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Matisse (Zen 2) left arrow Renoir (Zen 2)
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Socket
    AM4 left arrow FP6
  • Release date
    Q3/2019 left arrow Q2/2020

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and AMD Ryzen 9 4900H.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
1371
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
1284
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading
24050
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
11061
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
531
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
501
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
9148
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
4332
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
217
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
204
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
3897
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
1937
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
1310
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
1225
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
14322
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
7911
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
85.4
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
202
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H

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