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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X - AM5, 16 Cores / 32 Threads, 4.3GHz Base, 5.7GHz Boost, DDR5, 170W (No Cooler)

SKU 6910 Brand AMD EAN13 0730143315272
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: Flagship Zen 5 desktop CPU with 16 cores/32 threads, 4.3GHz base/5.7GHz boost. AM5 socket, DDR5-5600 support, 80MB cache, 170W TDP. No integrated graphics or cooler included. Ideal for gaming/content creation.
CPU (Processors) - Socket AMD AM5
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family AMD Ryzen 9
CPU (Processors) - Cores 16
CPU (Processors) - Threads 32
CPU (Processors) - TDP 151-180W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR5
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the flagship processor from AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series, designed for high-end desktop systems. Built on TSMC's 4nm process for the core complex die (CCD) and 6nm for the I/O die, it delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance with 16 cores and 32 threads. With a base clock of 4.3 GHz and boost up to 5.7 GHz, combined with 80MB total cache (16MB L2 + 64MB L3), it excels in gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads.

This unlocked processor supports the AM5 socket and DDR5 memory up to 5600 MT/s (dual-channel, up to 192GB), along with 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes for GPUs and NVMe SSDs. The 170W TDP requires robust cooling (not included), and it lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU. Compared to the prior-gen Ryzen 9 7950X, it offers improved IPC and efficiency while maintaining similar core counts and peak clocks.

  • 16 Zen 5 cores / 32 threads for ultimate multitasking
  • Max boost clock: 5.7 GHz
  • 80MB cache (L1: 1280KB, L2: 16MB, L3: 64MB)
  • Supports DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0
  • 170W TDP - Premium cooling required
  • No IGP or bundled cooler
ModelAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
SocketAM5
Cores16
Threads32
Base Clock4.3 GHz
Boost Clock5.7 GHz
L1 Cache1280 KB
L2 Cache16 MB
L3 Cache64 MB
Total Cache80 MB
TDP170W
Integrated GraphicsNo (AMD Radeon Graphics - minimal/not for display)
UnlockedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
ArchitectureZen 5
Process NodeTSMC 4nm (CCD) / 6nm (I/O)