AMD · Released Aug 2024
Ryzen 9 9950X Review
Zen 5 · 16C/32T · 5.7 GHz
AMD’s halo Zen 5 desktop chip with 16 cores and 5.7 GHz boost. Leads productivity and keeps AM5 alive through 2027+. The 9950X3D is preferred when gaming is the priority.
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Verdex Score
96
/ 100
single 94
multi 98
gaming 90
Pros
- +Peak multi-thread performance
- +AVX-512 support
- +AM5 platform longevity
Cons
- −High sustained power draw
- −Needs premium cooling
- −X3D variant better for gaming
Full score breakdown
single 94
multi 98
gaming 90
efficiency 82
Specifications
Cores
16
Threads
32
Base clock
4.3 GHz
Boost clock
5.7 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
TDP
170 W
Socket
AM5
Process
TSMC 4 nm
iGPU
Radeon Graphics (RDNA2)