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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-7440HQ vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The Core i5-7440HQ is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 180% cheaper – $250 vs $679.00
Up to 2% better value for money

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Up to 174% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 2 months newer
Up to 180% more expensive – $679.00 vs $250

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Valorant2020

Core i5-7440HQ

575FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

972FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-7440HQ

517FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

617FPS

League of Legends2009

195FPS

566FPS

502FPS

876FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-7440HQ

602FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

1015FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-7440HQ

201FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

233FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-7440HQ

183FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

426FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-7440HQ

325FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

259FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-7440HQ

29%

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

96%

Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks 67 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 12 more cores.

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Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 28 more threads.

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Core i5-7440HQ

6 MB

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

128 MB

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 122 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-7440HQ

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 54% higher base clock.

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Core i5-7440HQ

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

5.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts 50% higher.

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Core i5-7440HQ

45W

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

170W

Core i5-7440HQ draws 125W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-7440HQ

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

$679.00

Core i5-7440HQRyzen 9 9950X3D

Intel BGA 1440

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AM5

Kaby Lake-H

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD Graphics 630

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 231% faster than the Core i5-7440HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Core i5-7440HQ?expand_more

231% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9950X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 96/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-7440HQ and Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-7440HQ scores 29/100, Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 96/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9950X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-7440HQ or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the stronger pick at 96/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.