Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Testing the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs the 9800X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K in 45 games and across 3 resolutions. You can get yours here: geni.us/wiPr2 (affiliate)
*Sponsor: Check out the Corsair 34WQHD240-C QD-OLED geni.us/6vhq8* (affiliate)

If you have any questions, just ask!

*CPUs in this video* (affiliate links)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - geni.us/wiPr2
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - geni.us/0cBsvVN
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K -

**Lego Used* (affiliate links)
Lego Plum Blossom (10369) - geni.us/ZWZJ7
Lego Chrysanthemum (10368) - geni.us/CS8QBF
Lego Piranha Plant (71426) - geni.us/5CXq
Lego Succulents (10309) - geni.us/dU5e14R
Lego Bonsai (10281) - geni.us/pndxCfB
Lego Groot (76217) - geni.us/VjkzA
Lego Orchid (10311) - geni.us/DsMaDws
Lego Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck (76989) - geni.us/nN7U4zi

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*Test System Specs* (affiliate links)
For AMD 9000 & 7000 Series CPUs:
Motherboard - ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HERO - geni.us/rykA1q
Memory - 64GB Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5-6000 C30 (2x32) - geni.us/91e6
Cooling - Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT - amzn.to/3ZXEM9F
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 - geni.us/1KP71
PSU - Seasonic Prime TX-1600 - geni.us/rOnz8
OS - Windows 11 PRO 24H2

For Intel Core Ultra 200S
Motherboard - ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 HERO - geni.us/CD3KYS
Memory - 48GB G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8200 (CUDIMM) - geni.us/ySxFLV4
Cooling - ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme - geni.us/TPNlIg
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 - geni.us/1KP71
PSU - Seasonic Prime TX-1600 - geni.us/rOnz8
OS - Windows 11 PRO 24H2

- Links above are affiliate links.
- All boards were set to their defaults, EXPO/XMP memory settings applied, ReBar On.
- Core Isolation was disabled. Game Mode On.

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*Timestamps*
0:00​ - Introduction
0:35 - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Overview & Specs
1:59 - Quick Test Overview (Full Details in description)
2:18 - Some CPU Benchmarks & Compute Power Draw
3:38 - Idle Power Concerns
4:28​ - 45 Games Tested (1080p, 1440p, 4K) + Summaries
8:25 - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Summary (1080p, 1440p, 4K)
9:25 - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Summary (1080p, 1440p, 4K)
10:15 - Power Consumption (Gaming)
10:30 - 9950X3D Required Steps
11:50 - Final Thoughts

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*Disclosure:*
- One 9950X3D was provided by AMD for the purpose of testing. I've since also purchased one for myself. As per my own guidelines, they (AMD) don't get any say about anything in this video, they also didn't get to preview this video beforehand, or any other nonsense like that. This video reflects my own views, nothing more, nothing less.
- Amazon links I provide are (typically) affiliate links. Using these does not cost you anything at all. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means they do provide me with a small commission when you decide to buy a product, at no cost to you.
- Prices mentioned in the video are accurate at the time of filming. Always remember that prices change constantly and you should always check updated prices before making your decision.

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