AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor review

Ryzen 9 9950X processor released by AMD; release date: 15 Aug 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $649.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 16, threads - 32. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5.7 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 4 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 64 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: AM5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 170 Watt.

Benchmarks

3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

24923

16856

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

4742

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

66225

Name	Value
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	16856
PassMark - Single thread mark	4742
PassMark - CPU mark	66225

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	15 Aug 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$649
Place in performance rating	16
Performance
Base frequency	4.3 GHz
Die size	2x 70.6 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.7 GHz
Number of cores	16
Number of threads	32
Transistor count	16,630 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	170 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 24 Lanes, (CPU only)