AMD’s new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X processor has been overclocked to nearly 6.0GHz and benchmarked, demonstrating exceptional performance that outperforms the Core i9-14900KS processor. This new AMD processor, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, boasts a maximum CPU boost of up to 5.7GHz with a 170W TDP.
The Ryzen 9 9950X, pushed to 5963MHz (5.9GHz), was installed on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E motherboard with DDR5-6000 memory. While the specific cooling solution used during the overclocking process remains undisclosed, AMD’s XOC team recently achieved an impressive 6.6GHz overclock on the Ryzen 9 9950X using LN2 cooling.
In Geekbench 5, the overclocked Ryzen 9 9950X at 5.9GHz delivered a remarkable score of 2795 points in single-core and 30,050 points in multi-core. Compared to Intel’s flagship Core i9-14900KS running at stock speeds, the 9950X demonstrated a 12% advantage in single-core and a 16% lead in multi-core performance.
Geekbench 6 further highlights the 9950X’s dominance, with a single-core score of 3706 points and a multi-core score of 26,047 points. This translates to a 10% improvement in single-core and a 20% boost in multi-core performance when overclocked. In comparison to the 14900KS, the 9950X showcases a 16% edge in single-core and a 19% lead in multi-core performance in Geekbench 6.
