Experience elite-tier performance with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, the flagship in the Zen 5 “Granite Ridge” lineup. Packed with 16 cores and 32 threads, this high-performance CPU delivers raw power for extreme multitasking, content creation, and next-level gaming. Clocked at a 4.3 GHz base and a soaring 5.7 GHz max boost, this processor redefines responsiveness and workflow efficiency. Built for high-bandwidth systems and future-proofed platforms, the Ryzen 9 9950X supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Featuring a generous 80 MB combined cache (16 MB L2 64 MB L3) and a 170 W TDP, it’s ideal for power users seeking uncompromised processing headroom. Specification Details Name AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 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 Processor 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 64 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 Overclocking Technology Yes Precision Boost Overdrive Yes Optimizer Voltage Offsets Yes AMD Ryzen™ Master 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, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3, x86-64 Thermal Solution (PIB) Not Included Recommended Cooler Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) 95°C Launch Date August 15, 2024 OS Support Windows 11/10 – 64-Bit, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
