16-Core Zen 5 Processing
The Ryzen 9 9950X combines 16 cores and 32 threads with AMD Zen 5 architecture for a high-end desktop CPU configuration.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
The 16-core flagship of the new Zen 5 (9000 series) lineup, offering the highest single-threaded performance in the Ryzen family.
Product Highlights
AM5 Platform with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
AM5 socket support pairs with DDR5 memory compatibility and PCIe 5.0 connectivity for current desktop platform features.
Unlocked with Integrated Radeon Graphics
Unlocked multiplier overclocking is supported, and integrated AMD Radeon Graphics are included on the processor.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a boxed desktop CPU based on AMD Zen 5 architecture, featuring 16 cores, 32 threads, AM5 socket compatibility, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and integrated AMD Radeon Graphics; it has a 4.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.7 GHz max boost, and a 170W default TDP.
Media Reviews
PCMag4.5/5
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X - Review 2024
The processor is praised for its strong 16-core multithreaded performance that competes effectively with Intel's Core i9 CPUs, ultimately earning an Editors' Choice award as a top consumer desktop processor.
KitGuru7.5/10
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review
The reviewer notes that while performance is improved over Zen 4 with better power efficiency, the architecture feels like a refinement rather than a major leap, leading to a respectable but somewhat underwhelming impression.
PC Guide4/5
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X review - A flagship worthy of the name
The reviewer concludes it is a powerful, stable flagship CPU that successfully avoids some of the performance-limiting efficiency trade-offs seen in other 9000-series parts, despite its high price.
TweakTown88/100
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU Review - Top Dog Zen 5 Tested
The reviewer identifies it as AMD's best consumer CPU to date for handling heavy workloads efficiently, though it is noted that the performance improvement over Zen 4 is not a significant leap.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | |
| Base Clock | 4.3 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 64 | |
| Cache Size | 80 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 256 | |
| Compatibility | ['AM5 socket', 'DDR5 UDIMM', 'PCIe 5.0', 'Supporting chipsets: A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E', '2-channel memory support'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 16 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | AMD Zen 5 | |
| Cpu Socket | AM5 | |
| Form Factor | Desktops (boxed processor) | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Gpu Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Interface Standard | ['AM5', 'PCIe 5.0', 'DDR5 UDIMM', 'NVMe support (boot, RAID levels)'] | |
| Launch Date | 2024-08-15 | |
| Manufacturer | AMD | |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores) / TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die) | |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.7 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 5.7 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 5600 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 230 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | |
| Memory Type Support | 1296 | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 28 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['16 cores / 32 threads', 'Base clock: 4.3 GHz', 'Max boost: up to 5.7 GHz', 'Default TDP: 170W', 'AMD Precision Boost 2', 'PCIe 5.0 connection (28 total / 24 usable lanes)', 'Native USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) x4 and USB 2.0 x1', 'Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 cores, up to 2200 MHz)'] | |
| Power Requirements | 170 | |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| Socket | AM5 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 170 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Max operating temperature (Tjmax): 95°C'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 170 W | W |
| Thread Count | 32 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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