Description
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X (Boxed) — a flagship Zen 5 desktop processor for enthusiasts and creators. With 16 cores and 32 threads, high boost clocks up to 5.7 GHz, and PCIe® 5.0 plus DDR5 support, it delivers top-tier performance for gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. Unlocked for overclocking; cooler not included (WOF).
Key Highlights
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16 cores / 32 threads (SMT)
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Base clock 4.3 GHz, boost up to 5.7 GHz
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Zen 5 architecture (“Granite Ridge”, AM5)
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80 MB total cache (L1 1.25 MB, L2 16 MB, L3 64 MB)
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170 W TDP; liquid cooler recommended
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Unlocked: PBO, Curve Optimizer, AMD EXPO™, Ryzen Master support
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Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs up to 2200 MHz)
Specifications
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Family / Series: Ryzen 9000 Series
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Process technology: TSMC 4 nm (CPU), 6 nm (I/O die)
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Package die count: 3
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Max operating temperature (Tjmax): 95 °C
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Socket: AM5
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Thermal solution (PIB): Not included
Memory & Storage
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Memory type: DDR5 UDIMM, dual-channel (2)
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Max capacity: 192 GB
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Max memory speeds:
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2×1R: DDR5-5600
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2×2R: DDR5-5600
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4×1R: DDR5-3600
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4×2R: DDR5-3600
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ECC support: Yes (motherboard dependent)
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NVMe: Boot + RAID 0/1/5/10
Connectivity & I/O
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PCI Express®: PCIe® 5.0, 28 lanes (24 usable)
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Native USB: 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 1× USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
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Display: USB-C® DisplayPort™ Alt Mode (via motherboard)
Chipset Compatibility
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800-series: X870E, X870, B850, B840
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600-series: X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
Operating System Support*
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Windows 11/10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit
*Actual support depends on motherboard vendors and BIOS updates.
Integrated Graphics
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Model: AMD Radeon™ Graphics
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Cores: 2
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Frequency: up to 2200 MHz
Product IDs
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Boxed OPN: 100-100001277WOF
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SKU: AMD-RYZEN9-9950X
Note: Features and I/O availability can vary by motherboard. A high-performance liquid cooler is recommended for optimal boost behavior.
