AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 9th Generation Processors ( 5.7GHz / 16Core / 32 Threads )

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a high-performance desktop processor from the Ryzen 9000 series, built on the advanced Zen 5 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's 4nm FinFET process for the CPU core dies and TSMC's 6nm FinFET process for the I/O die. Designed for the AM5 platform, it slots into any compatible AM5 motherboard supporting chipsets including A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, B840, B850, X870, and X870E, giving builders and upgraders a wide range of platform choices. With 16 CPU cores and 32 threads enabled by Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), the Ryzen 9 9950X3D handles demanding workloads ranging from content creation and 3D rendering to high-refresh-rate gaming. The base clock runs at 4.3 GHz, with Precision Boost 2 technology pushing the maximum boost clock up to 5.7 GHz under optimal conditions. The total cache stack of 144MB — comprising 1280 KB L1, 16 MB L2, and 128 MB L3 — is a defining feature of this processor's X3D designation, leveraging AMD's 3D V-Cache stacking technology to dramatically increase the L3 pool and reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads. The processor carries a default TDP of 170W, so active cooling is required — a liquid cooler is recommended for sustained performance. No thermal solution is included in the box (WOF). The chip is fully unlocked for overclocking, and supports Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets, AMD EXPO memory overclocking technology, and AMD Ryzen Master software tuning. Memory support is DDR5-only via a dual-channel UDIMM configuration, with a maximum supported capacity of 192 GB. Peak validated memory speeds are DDR5-5600 in 2-DIMM (1R or 2R) configurations and DDR5-3600 in 4-DIMM configurations. ECC memory is supported with a compatible motherboard. For storage, the processor provides NVMe support including Boot, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations. Connectivity is handled via PCIe 5.0 with 28 total lanes (24 usable), 4 native USB 4 (40 Gbps) ports, 1 native USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port, and USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode. Integrated graphics are provided by AMD Radeon Graphics (2 compute units, 2200 MHz frequency), suitable for basic display output. The maximum operating temperature (Tjmax) is 95°C. OS support covers Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, and Ubuntu x86 64-bit. Verified Specifications: - Architecture: Zen 5 | Series: Ryzen 9000 - Cores / Threads: 16 / 32 | SMT: Yes - Base Clock: 4.3 GHz | Boost Clock: Up to 5.7 GHz - L1 Cache: 1280 KB | L2 Cache: 16 MB | L3 Cache: 128 MB | Total: 144 MB - TDP: 170W | Tjmax: 95°C - Socket: AM5 | Package Die Count: 3 - CPU Process Node: TSMC 4nm FinFET | I/O Die: TSMC 6nm FinFET - Memory: DDR5 dual-channel UDIMM, up to 192 GB, DDR5-5600 (2-DIMM) - PCIe: 5.0, 28 lanes (24 usable) - USB 4 (40 Gbps): 4 native | USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1 native - Integrated GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics, 2 CUs, 2200 MHz - Product Code: 100-100000719WOF | Warranty: 2 Years