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:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
- AMD Ryzen 7 9700x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
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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