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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-1290P vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The Xeon W-1290P is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 30% cheaper$539 vs $679.00
  • Up to 98% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 53% better value for money
  • Up to 30% more expensive$679.00 vs $539

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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks 53 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 108 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-1290P draws 45W less power.

LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM5
Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Granite Ridge
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics P630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-1290P or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 118% faster than the Xeon W-1290P on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Xeon W-1290P?expand_more
118% 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, Xeon W-1290P 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 Xeon W-1290P and Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
Performance: Xeon W-1290P scores 44/100, 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 Xeon W-1290P 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 Xeon W-1290P 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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