AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 7th Generation Processor ( 5.7 GHz / 16 Cores / 32 Threads )

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a flagship enthusiast-grade desktop processor built on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm FinFET process for the CPU compute dies and TSMC’s 6nm FinFET process for the I/O die. It targets demanding workloads including content creation, 3D rendering, video editing, and high-performance computing, while remaining a capable all-around platform for gaming. With 16 physical cores and 32 threads enabled by AMD’s Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) technology, the Ryzen 9 7950X delivers substantial multi-threaded throughput. Its base clock runs at 4.5 GHz, with Precision Boost 2 technology capable of pushing individual cores up to 5.7 GHz under appropriate thermal and power conditions. The processor ships with a default TDP of 170 W and a maximum operating temperature (Tjmax) of 95°C. No cooler is included in the box, so a capable third-party cooling solution is required. The processor uses AMD’s AM5 (LGA1718) socket and is compatible with X670E, X670, B650E, and B650 chipset motherboards. It supports DDR5 memory only, with up to 128 GB across two channels (UDIMM), and native memory speeds up to 5200 MT/s in single-rank, single-DIMM configurations. AMD EXPO memory overclocking technology is supported for simplified DDR5 profile-based overclocking. ECC memory is supported subject to motherboard compatibility. PCIe connectivity consists of 28 total lanes (24 usable) from the processor, with additional lanes available from the chipset depending on motherboard selection. PCIe 5.0 is supported for primary GPU and storage slots on compatible boards. NVMe storage configurations include Boot, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 modes. USB connectivity from the CPU includes four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 port, with USB Type-C and DisplayPort Alternate Mode support. The Ryzen 9 7950X includes integrated AMD Radeon graphics (2 compute units, up to 2200 MHz) for basic display output without a discrete GPU. The processor is fully unlocked for overclocking and supports Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer voltage offsets, and AMD Ryzen Master tuning utility. Verified Specifications: – Architecture: Zen 4 (codename: Raphael AM5) – CPU Cores / Threads: 16 / 32 – Base Clock: 4.5 GHz | Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.7 GHz – L1 Cache: 1 MB | L2 Cache: 16 MB | L3 Cache: 64 MB – TDP: 170 W | Tjmax: 95°C – Process Node: TSMC 5nm FinFET (CCD), TSMC 6nm FinFET (IOD) – CCD Size: 71 mm² | IOD Size: 122 mm² | Package Die Count: 3 – Socket: AM5 | Supported Chipsets: X670E, X670, B650E, B650 – Memory: DDR5, Dual-Channel, up to 128 GB, up to 5200 MT/s (1DPC 1R) – PCIe Lanes (CPU): 28 total / 24 usable – Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon (2 CUs, up to 2200 MHz) – Cooler: Not included – Product ID: 100-100000514WOF – Warranty: 3 Years