AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Brand
amd
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Aug 15th 2024
Launch Price
649 $
Specifications
Socket
amd socket am5
Foundry
TSMC
Process Size
4 nm
Die Size
2 mm 2
Package
FC-LGA1718
Performance
Frequency
4.3 GH/z
Boost Clock
5.7 GH/z
Multiplier
43.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
170 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
16
Total Threads
32
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
Radeon Graphics
Cache
L1: 80 KB
L2: 1.00 MB
L3: 64.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Granite Ridge
Generation
Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))
Memory Support
DDR5
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4A
- • SSE4.1
- • SSE4.2
- • AES
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • AVX-512
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • SHA
- • F16C
- • FMA3
- • AMD64
- • EVP
- • AMD-V
- • SMAP
- • SMEP
- • SMT
- • Precision Boost 2
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
2025
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16/32
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699$
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285
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Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
Performance in Games
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From The Ashes
PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK - DEMO
Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy
Of Ash and Steel
Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memories
Where Winds Meet
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Processor
$519.99
PCBench Rating in 2025
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AI Summary
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 16 cores and 32 threads, turbo‑boosting to 5.7 GHz for gaming and content. With Passmark 66k and Cinebench multi 42k, it tops many 2025 CPUs while staying under $700. It excels in titles like Company of Heroes 3 and Blender, though its 170 W TDP and no 3D V‑Cache may limit ultra‑budget efficient high‑performance builds.
Pros
- Unmatched multi‑thread performance with 16 cores and 32 threads
- Turbo clock up to 5.7 GHz delivers strong single‑core speed for games
- Excellent 1080p gaming across titles such as Company of Heroes 3 and Ninja Gaiden 4
- Competitive pricing beating AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D while matching its performance
Cons
- High 170W TDP requires robust cooling and increases energy cost
- Lacks 3D V‑Cache, so not as top‑tier in memory‑bound workloads compared to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Integrated Radeon graphics are weak for gaming workloads
- $649 price point can be steep for budget‑conscious builders
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