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AMD – Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core – 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor – Black


 

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ARCHITECTURE ZEN 5 – The standard for gamers and creators; enjoy incredible performance and energy efficiency thanks to the AMD Zen 4 architecture based on a world-first 4nm engraving process

  • 16 CORE AND 32 THREADS – The Ryzen 9 9950X offers exceptional frequencies (Base 4.3 GHz / Boost 5.7 GHz); overclocking is of course possible as all cores are unlocked
  • FEATURES – With a TDP of 170 W, and its 80 MB Cache L3, the Ryzen 9 9950X is cut out to achieve good things; it also features an integrated AMD RDNA 2 graphics chip
  • DDR5 MEMORY and PCIe 5.0 – Ryzen 9000 Series processors offer the technologies available; take advantage of AMD EXPO for easy DDR5 overclocking; take advantage of PCIe 5.0 on the GPU AND NVMe SSD storage
  • SOCKET AM5 – A platform designed to last for generations; find a wide choice of AM5 motherboards to suit your needs; aM4 coolers remain compatible with AM5

Achieve next-level power and next-level gaming with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. From the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, this elite-tier CPU is built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration to unlock unprecedented performance. Enjoy a 16% uptick on previous Ryzen generations! Plus, with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7, this CPU has a clear upgrade path and is future proofed for upcoming tech.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU at a Glance:

  • CPU built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration
  • Sixteen cores, thirty-two threads, and multithreading technology
  • 128MB L3 3D V-Cache for enhanced efficiency in gaming
  • Maximum 170W TDP
  • Compatible with AM5 socket and existing AM4 CPU coolers
  • Supports DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0, and USB4
  • Memory overclocking software AMD EXPO

The Mainstream CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU has been optimized to provide a ~16% uptick in performance over the previous Ryzen generation. Enjoy smoother gaming, more efficient workflows, and more power in your content creation. This elite-tier CPU has sixteen cores and thirty-two threads with SMT (simultaneous multithreading technology), making it excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming and content creators. The base clock speed for this processor is 4.3GHz, but this can be boosted to 5.7GHz with the use of Precision Boost 2 or Precision Boost Overdrive. What’s more, this processor has a maximum 170W TDP.

3D V-Cache

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is equipped with 3D V-Cache, an innovative cache system that delivers incredible efficiency in gaming workflows. The CPU’s cache memory is 3D stacked, which facilitates higher capacities and more simultaneous access to the data stored. This processor has 1280KB L1, 16MB L2, and 128MB L3 cache.

Zen 5 and AI-Acceleration

The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is built on an innovative 4nm process and Zen 5 architecture. Putting performance, scalability, and efficiency at the core of this architecture’s design ensures you’ll enjoy the best in gaming, streaming, and content creation. This generation has been improved with branch prediction accuracy and latency, higher throughput, and more parallelism.

This has been paired with the latest in AI acceleration. As a result, you can effortlessly handle AI workloads, regardless of how complex the AI model is. In fact, you can enjoy up to 20% faster AI in select models, making AMD Ryzen 9000 the ultimate AI processing solution.

Upgrade Path

The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is designed to support your gaming and workflows for longer. These processors utilise the AMD AM5 platform, like Ryzen 7000. This socket was engineered to grow with the technology industry as it develops and innovates.

As such, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0 on both storage and graphics, USB4, and WiFi 7, offering a clear upgrade path with a future-proofed design.

AM5

To operate an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, a motherboard equipped with an AM5 1718 LGA socket is essential. The compatible chipset is:

  • X870 and X870E

Please note that more chipsets will be made available as more models in the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series release.

To optimize compatibility, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs can be equipped with either an AM4 AIO or air CPU cooler or AM5 AIO or air CPU cooler. No cooler is included within the scope of delivery.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Line Up

Model Cores Threads Max Boost Clock Total Cache PCIe Version Default TDP
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16 32 Up to 5.7GHz 64MB Gen 5.0 170W
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16 32 Up to 5.7GHz 128MB L3 Gen 5.0 170W
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12 24 Up to 5.6GHz 64MB Gen 5.0 120W
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12 24 Up to 5.5GHz 128MB L3 Gen 5.0 120W
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 16 Up to 5.2GHz 96MB L3 Gen 5.0 120W
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8 16 Up to 5.5GHz 32MB Gen 5.0 65W
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6 12 Up to 5.4GHz 32MB Gen 5.0 65W
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 6 12 Up to 5.2GHz 32MB Gen 5.0 65W

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D FAQ

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU Good for Gaming?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU is great for high-performance gaming and content creation. The sixteen cores and thirty-two threads are equipped with SMT technology to effortlessly handle complex processes. What’s more, the Zen 5 architecture, 3D V-Cache, and AI-acceleration is will optimize your performance.

What is 3D V-Cache?

AMD 3D V-Cache is an innovative 3D stacked cache system, that allows for greater capacities and simultaneous access to information.

How Many Cores and Threads does the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU Have?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads.

What Socket Does the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU Use?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU is compatible with the AMD AM5 socket. This AMD socket uses a land grid array (LGA) rather than a pin grid array (PGA), so there is no cross compatibility with AMD AM4 sockets. However, the outer socket shape has been designed so that your AM4 coolers will remain compatible.

What Memory Can I Use with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU?

The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series supports DDR5 RAM, including the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This can be overclocked with the easy-to-use AMD EXPO software, provided your chosen RAM modules support this feature.

Specification Details
Name AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D
Family Ryzen
Series Ryzen 9000 Series
Form Factor Desktops, Boxed Processor
Market Segment Enthusiast Desktop
AMD PRO Technologies No
Regional Availability Global
Former Codename Granite Ridge AM5
Architecture Zen 5
# of CPU Cores 16
Multithreading (SMT) Yes
# of Threads 32
Max. Boost Clock Up to 5.7 GHz
Base Clock 4.3 GHz
L1 Cache 1280 KB
L2 Cache 16 MB
L3 Cache 128 MB
Default TDP 170W
Processor Technology for CPU Cores TSMC 4nm FinFET
Processor Technology for I/O Die TSMC 6nm FinFET
Package Die Count 3
Unlocked for Overclocking Yes
AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclocking Technology Yes
Precision Boost Overdrive Yes
Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets Yes
AMD Ryzen™ Master Support Yes
CPU Socket AM5
Supporting Chipsets A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
CPU Boost Technology Precision Boost 2
Instruction Set x86-64
Supported Extensions AES, AVX512, AVX2, AVX, FMA3, MMX-plus, SSE2, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE, x86-64
Thermal Solution (PIB) Not Included
Recommended Cooler Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) 95°C
*OS Support Windows 11 – 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 – 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Connectivity
Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 4
Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps) 1
PCI Express® Version PCIe® 5.0
Native PCIe® Lanes (Total/Usable) 28, 24
NVMe Support Boot, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10
System Memory Type DDR5
Memory Channels 2
Max. Memory 192 GB
System Memory Subtype UDIMM
Max Memory Speed 2x1R DDR5-5600, 2x2R DDR5-5600, 4x1R DDR5-3600, 4x2R DDR5-3600
ECC Support Yes (Requires mobo support)
Graphics Capabilities
Graphics Model AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Graphics Core Count 2
Graphics Frequency 2200 MHz
USB Type-C® DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode Yes
Product IDs
Product ID Boxed 100-100000719WOF
Product ID Tray 100-000000719
Key Features Supported Technologies: AMD EXPO™ Technology, AMD Ryzen™ Technologies
Clock Speeds
Max. CPU Clock (Base) 4.3 GHz
Max. CPU Clock (Turbo / Boost) 5.7 GHz
CPU
CPU Manufacturer AMD
CPU Series AMD Ryzen 9
CPU Socket AM5
CPU Architecture AMD Granite Ridge
CPU Cores 16
CPU Threads 32
Hyperthreading / Multithreading Yes
Memory Controller dual channel
L2-Cache 16 MB
L3-Cache 128 MB
TDP 170 W
CPU Cooler Included No
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