AMD · 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture, released in August 2024.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.5 GHz and a boost clock of 5.7 GHz. The processor includes 64 MB of L3 cache and is manufactured on a 4 nm process node, with a TDP of 170 W. It is designed for the AM5 socket and supports dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory. The CPU integrates RDNA 2 graphics and provides 28 PCIe 5.0 lanes. It supports the x86-64 instruction set and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The processor launched on August 15, 2024, with an MSRP of 649 USD.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 618.41 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 5,619 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 3,360 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Zen 5 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock unverified | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz |
| L3 cache unverified | 64 MB |
| Process node unverified | 4 nm |
| TDP / base power | 170 W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| Integrated graphics unverified | RDNA 2 |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) unverified | 28 |
| PCIe version unverified | 5.0 |
| Instruction sets unverified | x86-64 |
| Unlocked multiplier unverified | Yes |
| Release date | 2024-08-15 |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | 649 USD |