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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.
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BuyKey Properties
ArchitectureZen 5
Base Clock4.3
Base Clock Speed(GHz)4.3 GHz
Cache L364
Cache Size(MB)80 MB
Capacity256
Compatibility['AM5 socket', 'DDR5 UDIMM', 'PCIe 5.0', 'Supporting chipsets: A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E', '2-channel memory support']
Component TypeCPU
Core Count(cores)16 cores
Cpu Cooler IncludedFalse
Cpu Microarchitecture GenerationAMD Zen 5
Cpu SocketAM5
Form FactorDesktops (boxed processor)
Included CoolerNo
Integrated Gpu ModelAMD Radeon Graphics
Integrated GraphicsYes
Interface Standard['AM5', 'PCIe 5.0', 'DDR5 UDIMM', 'NVMe support (boot, RAID levels)']
Launch Date2024-08-15
ManufacturerAMD
Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores) / TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Max Boost Clock5.7
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)5.7 GHz
Max Memory Speed5600
Max Turbo Power230
Memory Channels2
Memory SupportDDR5
Memory Type Support1296
Overclocking SupportYes
Pcie Lane Count28
Pcie VersionPCIe 5.0
Pci Express VersionPCIe 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 Requirements170
Price(USD)499.99 USD
Process NodeTSMC 4nm
SocketAM5
Tdp Processor Base Power170
Thermal Design['Max operating temperature (Tjmax): 95°C']
Thermal Design Power(W)170 W
Thread Count(threads)32 threads
Unlocked Multiplier OverclockingTrue
Warranty Period36