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

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