AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Top Multi-Core Gaming CPU!

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D aims on continuing the legacy of the the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which was among the fastest gaming processors, also offering high performance in applications requiring many CPU cores.

According to AMD, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the fastest gaming processor and the ideal CPU for creators who need a high-performance solution. The main features of this processor are the following:

  • 2nd Generation AMD 3D V-cache. It is cache memory running at lower latency, aiming to increase the frame rates when the GPU is powerful and the bottleneck is the CPU. AMD has improved this technology for improved thermal resistance, higher clocks and better performance.
  • Full Overclocking Support: The 9950X3D supports direct overclocking with the same voltage limits as the rest of the 9000 processors.

What you need to know about the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D:

  • It features 16x advanced “Zen 5” cores and 32x threads.
  • The processor offers a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz and a max boost clock of 5.7 GHz.
  • AMD has reengineered its on-chip memory solution with 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. The 128MB cache memory has been relocated below the processor, bringing the core complex dies (CCDs) closer to the cooling solution to help keep the “Zen 5” cores cooler.
  • It’s the strongest X3D processor and it is fully unlocked.
  • MSRP is set at $699, so there is a significant price cap from the 9950x currently sold at $550.
  • According to AMD’s test data on 40x games, it achieves an average of 8% higher FPS at FHD than the 7950X3D.
  • According to AMD’s test data on 40x games, it achieves an average of 20% higher FPS at FHD than the Intel Core i9 285K.
  • It is within 1% of the average game performance of 9800X3D.

Relevant reviews:

Specifications

The Ryzen 9000 series currently consists of five models, ranging from 6x cores and 12 threads to 16x cores and 32x threads. The TDP of the lower two models is 65W, while the three higher models have 120W and 170W TDP.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950x AMD Ryzen 9 9900x AMD Ryzen 7 9700x AMD Ryzen 5 9600x
Cores/Threads 16/32 12/24 8/16 6/12
Max Boost 5.7 GHz 5.6 GHz 5.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Base Clock 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz 3.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
L2 Cache 16x 1MB 12x 1MB 8x 1MB 6x 1MB
L3 Cache 64MB 64MB 32MB 32MB
TDP 170W 120W 65W 65W
Default Socket Power (PPT) 200W 162W 88W 88W
Max Socket Power 230W
Max Current (EDC) 225A 180A 150A 150A
Max Current, Thermally Limited (TDC) 160A 120A 75A 75A
TjMax 95°C
Stock/Auto Voltage Range (Active Core) 1.28 – 1.31V, max: 1.4V
Typical Loaded Temperatures 70-90°C
Boost Algorithm Precision Boost 2
Recommended Cooler 240-280mm liquid (or equivalent) Mid-frame tower cooler (or equivalent)
Max Memory Speed (Non-OC) DDR5-5600 (2x 16GB)
ECC Support Enabled in-silicon, support varies by motherboard
CCD Die Size 70.6 mm2
CCD Transistor Count 8.6 billion/per CCD (up to 2 CCDs for 17.2 billion)
IOD Die Size 122 mm2
IOD Transistor Count 3.4 billion

Let’s look now at the specifications of Ryzen 9000 and 7000 X3D lines.

9950X3D 7950X3D 9900X3D 7900X3D 9800X3D
Core/Threads 16/32 16/32 12/24 12/24 8/16
Max Boost Up to 5.7 GHz Up to 5.7 GHz Up to 5.5 GHz Up to 5.6 GHz Up to 5.2 GHz
Base Clock 4.3 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
L2 Cache 16MB 16MB 12MB 12MB 8MB
L3 Cache 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 96MB
TDP / cTDP 170W 120W 120W 120W 120W
Default Socket Power (PPT) 200W 162W 162W 162W 162W
Max Current (EDC) 225A 180A 180A 180A 180A
Max Current Thermally Limited (TDC) 160A 120A 120A 120A 120A
Tjmax 95C 89C 95C 89C 95C
Boost Algorithm Precision Boost 2 – No change from previous generation
Recommended Cooler 240-280mm liquid (or equivalent)
Max Memory Speed (Non-OC) DDR5-5600 (2x16GB) DDR5-5200 (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 (2x16GB) DDR5-5200 (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 (2x16GB)
ECC Support Enabled in-silicon, support depends on motherboard
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