Dota 2
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Core i7-3517U vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The Core i7-3517U 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.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D96% Score
- Up to 461% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years and 9 months newer
- Available for $669.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 126% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1023
Sockethelp
AM5Ivy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD 4000
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphicsunknown
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3517U or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 967% faster than the Core i7-3517U on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Core i7-3517U?expand_more
967% 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 i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U and Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-3517U scores 9/100, 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 i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U 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.
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