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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X specs, benchmarks, and best prices. 16 cores, 32 threads, Zen 5. Top-tier productivity CPU.
Performance
97
Gaming
82
Value
48
MSRP
$649
Released Aug 2024
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Full Specifications
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base Clock | 4.3GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7GHz |
| Total Cache | 80MB |
| TDP | 170W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Process Node | 4nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Release Date | 2024-08-15 |
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Understand the Specs
Browse all terms →TDP (Thermal Design Power)
The maximum amount of heat a CPU or GPU generates under load, measured in watts. Determines cooling requirements and power supply sizing.
Clock Speed
The frequency at which a processor executes instructions, measured in GHz (billions of cycles per second). Higher clock speeds generally mean faster single-threaded performance.
CPU Cores and Threads
A core is an independent processing unit within a CPU. Threads are virtual cores created via simultaneous multithreading (SMT/Hyper-Threading), allowing each core to handle two tasks at once.
Overclocking
Running a CPU, GPU, or RAM at speeds higher than the manufacturer's rated specifications to extract more performance. Increases heat output and power consumption.
Undervolting
Reducing the voltage supplied to a CPU or GPU to lower temperatures and power consumption while maintaining the same clock speeds. Free efficiency gains.
Air Cooling vs Liquid Cooling
Two methods of CPU cooling. Air coolers use heatsinks and fans. Liquid coolers (AIOs) circulate coolant through a radiator. Performance is similar; liquid is quieter and more aesthetic.