The Ryzen™ 9 9950X is a very high-end processor designed for gaming, content creation, and intensive use. Based on the Zen 5 architecture and the AM5 + DDR5 platform, it features 16 cores / 32 threads, a base frequency of 4.3 GHz and a boost up to 5.7 GHz, to deliver exceptional performance in gaming, multitasking, and heavy applications. It includes a Radeon™ iGPU for basic display (troubleshooting/office work), while a dedicated graphics card is recommended for gaming.
Key points
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16 cores / 32 threads (AMD Zen 5)
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Frequencies: base 4.3 GHz, boost up to 5.7 GHz
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Cache: 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 (80 MB total)
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TDP: 170 W
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Socket: AM5 (modern and upgradable platform)
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Memory: DDR5 (official support up to DDR5-5600, EXPO profiles depending on motherboard)
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Connectivity: PCIe® 5.0 depending on motherboard/chipset
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iGPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CU) – basic display
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Cooler: not included (plan for a powerful AM5-compatible air cooler/AIO)
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Unlocked: compatible with PBO / Curve Optimizer for optimization
Ideal for
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Building a very high-performance gaming PC on AM5 + DDR5
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Streaming, video editing, 3D and intensive creation
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A durable and upgradable setup (DDR5, PCIe 5.0, recent BIOS/UEFI)
Technical specifications
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Architecture: AMD Zen 5 (“Granite Ridge”)
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Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
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Base Frequency: 4.3 GHz
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Max. Boost Frequency: up to 5.7 GHz
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Cache: 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 (80 MB total)
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TDP: 170 W
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Socket: AM5
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Memory: DDR5 (up to 5600 MT/s official; higher frequencies via EXPO depending on motherboard)
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PCIe: up to PCIe 5.0 (depending on chipset/motherboard)
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Integrated Graphics: Radeon™ Graphics (2 CU) – basic video output
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Cooler included: none
