AMD Ryzen 9 3950X processor review

Ryzen 9 3950X processor released by AMD; release date: 25 Nov 2019. At the time of release, the processor cost $749. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Zen 2 microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 16, threads - 32. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 1 MB, L2 - 8 MB, L3 - 64 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4-3200.

Supported socket types: AM4. Power consumption (TDP): 105 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2704

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

38716

Geekbench 4
Single Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

5311

1296

Geekbench 4
Multi-Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

36691

14150

3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

25463

10742

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2704
PassMark - CPU mark	38716
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1296
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	14150
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10742

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2
Launch date	25 Nov 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$749
OPN PIB	100-100000051WOF
OPN Tray	100-000000051
Place in performance rating	579
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.5 GHz
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz
Number of cores	16
Number of threads	32
Unlocked

Memory
Max memory channels	2
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Sockets supported	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	40
PCI Express revision	4.0