5900X vs 5950X - Do You Really Need 16 Cores? Ryzen 9 Comparison

How does AMD’s new 16 core Ryzen 9 5950X CPU compare against the 12 core Ryzen 9 5900X? I’ve benchmarked games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K resolutions to show you the gaming performance differences. I’ve also tested a number of other applications including 3D rendering and video editing software suites like Adobe Premiere, both at stock and when overclocked. We’ll also compare temperatures, power draw and value for money to help you decide which CPU is worth it. EVERYTHING I USE: FOLLOW ME: Timestamps 0:00 Intro / CPU specs 0:34 Test PC 0:59 Overclocks 1:31 Application tests 5:35 Application differences 6:19 Power draw, thermals, clock speeds 7:35 Gaming tests 9:53 Gaming differences 10:40 Cost per frame value 11:29 Conclusion Test PC Components: