AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Desktop Processor – 16-Core Zen 5, 5.7GHz Boost, 80MB Cache, AM5, 170W, Radeon Graphics – 100-100001277WOF

16 Cores. 5.7GHz. The Flagship Zen 5.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's most powerful consumer desktop processor — the absolute pinnacle of the Zen 5 Granite Ridge lineup. Sixteen cores, thirty-two threads, and a blistering 5.7GHz max boost clock make the 9950X the ultimate choice for content creators, streamers, 3D artists, engineers, and power users who demand the absolute best. Built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture on the AM5 platform with DDR5-5600 support and PCIe 5.0 compatibility.

16 Cores, 32 Threads — 80MB Total Cache

Sixteen Zen 5 cores with thirty-two processing threads and 80MB total cache (64MB L3 + 16MB L2) deliver unmatched multi-threaded performance for any workload. Video editing, 3D rendering, game development, AI inference, scientific computing — the 9950X handles it all simultaneously without breaking a sweat. The 9950X is also unlocked for overclocking for enthusiasts who want to push even further.

5.7GHz Max Boost — Zen 5 Granite Ridge

Zen 5 delivers a significant IPC uplift over Zen 4 with wider execution units, improved branch prediction, enhanced AI throughput, and better memory subsystem performance. The 9950X boosts up to 5.7GHz from a 4.3GHz base clock — the highest boost frequency in the Ryzen 9000 series. Supports DDR5-5600 memory and PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards.

What's in the Box

• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Desktop Processor (with AMD Radeon Graphics)
• Installation Instructions
• 3-Year Limited Warranty
• Compatible thermal solution and DDR5 memory required — not included

Key Features

• Architecture: AMD Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
• Cores / Threads: 16 cores / 32 threads
• Base Clock: 4.3GHz
• Max Boost Clock: 5.7GHz (unlocked for overclocking)
• L3 Cache: 64MB
• L2 Cache: 16MB
• Total Cache: 80MB
• Memory Support: DDR5-5600
• PCIe: 5.0 (on select motherboards)
• Socket: AM5 (LGA1718)
• TDP: 170W
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited
• Cooler: Not included
• Part Number: 100-100001277WOF

Specs

• Brand: AMD
• Series: Ryzen 9 9000
• Codename: Granite Ridge
• Model: Ryzen 9 9950X
• Architecture: Zen 5
• Cores: 16
• Threads: 32
• Base Clock: 4.3GHz
• Max Boost: 5.7GHz
• L3 Cache: 64MB
• L2 Cache: 16MB
• Total Cache: 80MB
• Socket: AM5 (LGA1718)
• TDP: 170W
• Memory: DDR5-5600
• PCIe: 5.0
• iGPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
• Warranty: 3 Years
• Cooler Included: No