AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Processor
16 Cores | 32 Threads | Max. Boost Clock Up To 5.7 GHz | AMD AM5 Socket
16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads and up to 5.7GHz: the Ryzen 9 9950X is a mainstream desktop workstation in disguise.
Zen 5 brings big improvements to instructions per clock and AVX-512, which pays off in Blender, Cinebench, code compiles, encoding and AI workloads. It games extremely well too.
There's 80MB of total cache, it's unlocked, and it runs on AM5 with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, a platform that AMD plans to support for years.
Best for: 3D rendering, video editing, software development, scientific workloads and high-end gaming.
Platform and compatibility
It uses the AMD AM5 socket and works with A620, B650, B650E, B850, X670, X670E or X870/X870E motherboards. AM5 is AMD's current platform, and AMD has committed to supporting it for years, so your board has room for future upgrades.
Key specifications
Brand: AMD
Series: Ryzen 9 9000 series
Architecture: Zen 5
Socket: AMD AM5
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base clock: 4.3 GHz
Max boost clock: up to 5.7 GHz
Cache: L2 16 MB + L3 64 MB (80 MB total)
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 graphics cores)
Memory support: DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Power: 170W
Unlocked for overclocking: Yes
Frequently asked questions
Which motherboard is best for the 9950X?
An X870 or X870E board gives the best VRMs and features. B650 and B850 boards with strong VRMs work too.
Which cooler do I need?
A 360mm AIO is recommended. There's no cooler in the box.
9950X or 9950X3D?
The X3D adds 3D V-Cache for higher gaming performance. The 9950X is cheaper and just as strong for most productivity work.
What RAM should I use?
DDR5 only. A 2 x 16GB DDR5-6000 CL30 kit is the sweet spot for Ryzen on AM5.
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