AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 9th Generation Processor ( 5.7 GHz / 16 Cores / 32 Threads )

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9000 series desktop processor, built on the advanced Zen 5 architecture and manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm FinFET process node for the CPU cores and TSMC 6nm FinFET for the I/O die. With 16 physical cores and 32 threads enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), the 9950X is engineered for power users who demand exceptional throughput across demanding workloads — from high-resolution video editing and 3D rendering to data-intensive productivity tasks. The processor operates at a base clock of 4.3 GHz and boosts up to 5.7 GHz via Precision Boost 2 technology, allowing it to adapt dynamically to workload demands. Its generous cache hierarchy — 1280 KB L1, 16 MB L2, and 64 MB L3 — ensures that frequently accessed data stays close to the cores, reducing latency and improving sustained throughput. Built for AMD’s Socket AM5 platform, the 9950X supports DDR5 memory exclusively (UDIMM), with a maximum capacity of 192 GB across two channels at speeds up to DDR5-5600 in dual-rank single-DIMM configurations. ECC memory is also supported when paired with a compatible motherboard, making the processor viable for workstation environments. Compatible chipsets include A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, and X870E, providing a broad range of platform options. The 9950X is fully unlocked for overclocking and supports AMD EXPO one-touch memory overclocking, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer voltage offsets, and AMD Ryzen Master software tuning. The processor exposes 28 PCIe lanes (24 usable), with native PCIe 5.0 support enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and discrete graphics. NVMe RAID modes supported include RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. On the connectivity front, the processor provides 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and 1 native USB 2.0 port. USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode is also supported. An integrated AMD Radeon Graphics unit with 2 compute units at 2200 MHz is present for basic display output. No cooler is included in the box; AMD recommends a liquid cooler for optimal thermal performance given the 170 W TDP and 95°C maximum junction temperature. OS support covers Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, and Ubuntu x86 64-bit. The processor carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Part number for the boxed retail unit is 100-100001277WOF. — Verified Specifications — Cores / Threads: 16 / 32 | Architecture: Zen 5 | Codename: Granite Ridge | Socket: AM5 | Base Clock: 4.3 GHz | Boost Clock: Up to 5.7 GHz | L1 Cache: 1280 KB | L2 Cache: 16 MB | L3 Cache: 64 MB | TDP: 170 W | Process Node (CPU): TSMC 4nm FinFET | Process Node (I/O): TSMC 6nm FinFET | Memory: DDR5, dual-channel, up to 192 GB, DDR5-5600 (2x1R/2x2R) | PCIe Lanes: 28 total / 24 usable | Unlocked: Yes | Cooler Included: No | Warranty: 3 Years