Product details

Specifications

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the flagship of the Zen 5 desktop range — 16 cores paired with AMD 3D V-Cache, built for people who need serious multi-threaded throughput without giving up gaming performance.

Most high-core-count CPUs make you choose: productivity or gaming. The 9950X3D doesn't. Sixteen Zen 5 cores handle rendering, compilation, simulation and heavy multitasking, while the stacked 3D V-Cache delivers the low-latency memory access that games depend on.

Why choose this chip

  • 16 cores, 32 threads — substantial headroom for rendering, video encoding, compilation and virtualisation
  • 3D V-Cache for gaming — 128MB of L3 keeps frame rates high in CPU-bound titles
  • Boost to 5.7 GHz — the highest boost clock in the Ryzen 9000 range
  • Fully unlocked — overclocking and Precision Boost Overdrive supported
  • Genuine dual-purpose — no need for a separate workstation and gaming build

Specifications

Architecture Zen 5 with AMD 3D V-Cache
Cores / Threads 16 / 32
Base Clock 4.3 GHz
Max Boost Clock Up to 5.7 GHz
L3 Cache 128 MB
Total Cache 144 MB
Socket AM5
Default TDP 170W
Memory Support DDR5
PCI Express PCIe 5.0
Integrated Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked Yes

What you need

An AM5 motherboard (600 or 800 series chipset) with adequate VRM capability for a 170W part, DDR5 memory, and a high-performance cooler — a 280mm or 360mm AIO is recommended. A discrete graphics card is recommended for gaming.

Cooler not included.