Overview summary:
If you're building a PC for both high-end gaming and productivity, the Ryzen9 9950X3D sets the current standard. It delivers top-tier performance without needing to choose between gaming or creation.
CPU tier: Enthusiast workstation-class
Uses: High-end gaming, 3D rendering, video editing, software development, streaming
Overview:
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Gaming and Content Creation Processor
The ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology that can do it all with incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators.
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| Specifications | |
| Product Code | 100-100000719WOF |
| General Specifications | |
| Name | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Family | Ryzen |
| Series | Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Form Factor | Desktops , Boxed Processor |
| Market Segment | Enthusiast Desktop |
| AMD PRO Technologies | No |
| Regional Availability | Global |
| Former Codename | Granite Ridge AM5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| # of CPU Cores | 16 |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Yes |
| # of Threads | 32 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 5.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 1280 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Default TDP | 170W |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Processor Technology for I/O Die | TSMC 6nm FinFET |
| Package Die Count | 3 |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| AMD EXPO Memory Overclocking Technology | Yes |
| Precision Boost Overdrive | Yes |
| Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets | Yes |
| AMD Ryzen Master Support | Yes |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| Supporting Chipsets | A620 , X670E , X670 , B650E , B650 , X870E , X870 , B840 , B850 |
| CPU Boost Technology | Precision Boost 2 |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Supported Extensions | AES , AVX512 , AVX2 , AVX , FMA3 , MMX-plus , SSE2 , SSE4.2 , SSE4A , SSE4.1 , SSE3 , SSSE3 , SSE , x86-64 |
| Thermal Solution (PIB) | Not Included |
| Recommended Cooler | Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 95°C |
| Launch Date | 03/12/2025 |
| *OS Support | Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition , Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64-Bit , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Connectivity | |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 4 |
| Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps) | 1 |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 5.0 |
| Native PCIe Lanes (Total/Usable) | 28 , 24 |
| NVMe Support | Boot , RAID0 , RAID1 , RAID5 , RAID10 |
| System Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max. Memory | 192 GB |
| System Memory Subtype | UDIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | 2x1R DDR5-5600 |
| 2x2R DDR5-5600 | |
| 4x1R DDR5-3600 | |
| 4x2R DDR5-3600 | |
| ECC Support | Yes (Requires mobo support) |
| Graphics Capabilities | |
| Graphics Model | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Graphics Core Count | 2 |
| Graphics Frequency | 2200 MHz |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Product IDs | |
| Product ID Boxed | 100-100000719WOF |
| Product ID Tray | 100-000000719 |
| Key Features | |
| Supported Technologies | AMD EXPO Technology , AMD Ryzen Technologies |
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