First reviews of the amd ryzen 3950x, does not exceed the i9 9900k in games

Specifications, 16 cores and 32 threads at 3.5 Ghz

The AMD Ryzen 3950X is based on the Zen 2 architecture (chiplet design) with a manufacturing process at 7 nm TSMC, it has 16 cores (2 CCD 8 cores) and 32 threads at a base frequency of 3.5 Ghz and a 4.7Ghz boost frequency in single core. It has a total cache of 72 MB, 24 PCIe 4.0 lines and the same 105W TDP as the AMD Ryzen 3900X 12-core. It has Precision Boost 2 and XFR 2 technology . It will cost around € 830.

Regarding RAM, it has official support for memories of up to 4, 200MHz with XMP profile, although from speeds of 3733 MHz the 2: 1 multiplier is activated, so the frequencies of the infinity fabric will be reduced by half. AMD recommends 3600MHz CL16 kits for best value for money.

Performance in synthetic tests, "He is the King in mononucleus"

In the tests carried out by Guru3D, specifically in Cinebench R20 in its mono core test, we can see how the AMD Ryzen 3950X, is crowned with about 524 points. Surpassing all its younger siblings and the Intel Core i9 9900K with 491 points, the improvement in the IPC is quite noticeable.

In the multicore test, the AMD Ryzen 3950X comes in second with about 9166 points, only 717 points behind the AMD Threadripper 2970WX, let's remember that this Threadripper was the first desktop processor to have 24 cores and 48 threads. It is simply a multicore beast for the AM4 platform. This shows that AMD has done a great job with the Zen2 architecture.

Gaming performance of

When testing with an RTX 2080 Ti at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, we can see the maximum performance that processors give, since there is no limiting factor, in this case that of the graphics card.

What does the previous paragraph mean? Using 720p resolution, we force the processor to work more than the graphics card. So it's a more real test to see the performance of the processor in games. But being realistic… Who plays 720p with an RTX 2080 Ti? Nobody… But it is a fact to keep in mind.

These tests can be interesting for users who are playing with high hertz monitors, who are looking to scratch every last FPS and have a tactical advantage. The games tested by Guru3D are Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Deux, and CodeMasters Formula1.

In tests at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, we observed the same trend in fps, except in the Santa Brigade game , being the only one where it exceeds the i9 9900K. The majority of users who buy this AMD Ryzen 3950X for editing, rendering or 3D modeling tasks may find this performance sufficient, but if you are looking for the best option to play and your budget is not a problem, the i7 9700K and the i9 9900K are still the kings.

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X temperatures and consumption

The temperatures as Ryzen has accustomed us are not very high, considering that it is a 16-core processor. In the tests carried out in the Guru3D review, after running wPrime 1024M three times, we see a maximum temperature of 70 degrees, although they are using AIO liquid cooling (Kraken X62) with the fans set to 40% and the pump to 80%.

Finally, regarding consumption, in the review they emphasize that the measurement is made with the equipment as a whole. We can see a standby consumption of 78 watts and a load consumption with only one active wire of 123 watts. Almost on par with the i9 7960x with the same number of cores.

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AMD has really introduced a beast for the desktop versions AM4, a processor that is very interesting for users looking to do very demanding tasks in multicore. What do you think of this Ryzen 3950X? Would you buy it? Leave us your opinion in the comment box.

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