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Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen 9
Current Price
$699.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#1
of 234
Overall Rank
#15
of 251
Value Rank
#144
of 207
Gaming Rank
#1
of 251
Productivity Rank
#11
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
16
Threads
32
Base Clock
4.3 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.7 GHz
Socket
AM5
Lithography
4nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
128 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
170W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
230W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5
Max Memory
192GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
Yes

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
28
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 9 9950X3D (Selected)28,234

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 5 (9000 Series)
Release Date
3/12/2025 - Less than 1 year old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
28234
Value40.4
Efficiency166.1

Use Case Ratings

Gaming10/10
Productivity9.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,242
Cinebench R23 Multi42,377
Geekbench 6 Single3,397
Geekbench 6 Multi22,159
PassMark70,166

Console Comparison

Ryzen 9 9950X3D
100%
100%
PS5 Pro(Gen 9 Pro (2024))
36%
36%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
35%
35%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
33%
33%
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Notes

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D represents AMD's ultimate desktop processor, combining 16 cores and 32 threads on Zen 5 architecture with revolutionary 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology. This flagship delivers exceptional gaming performance through enhanced cache implementation alongside outstanding productivity capabilities for professional workloads. Built on advanced process technology with massive cache reducing memory latency in gaming while maintaining excellent multi-threaded performance for 3D rendering, video editing, and software development. The dual-CCD design with 3D V-Cache provides substantial gaming advantages while the 16-core configuration handles extreme productivity tasks. Supports DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0, combining best-in-class gaming with flagship multi-threaded capabilities. Perfect for enthusiasts refusing to compromise between gaming excellence and professional-grade productivity, representing the pinnacle of AMD's desktop CPU lineup.