AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

16 cores · 32 threads · 4.9 GHz boost · AM4

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Cores 16
Threads 32
Base clock 3.4 GHz
Boost clock 4.9 GHz
Cache 64 MB
Cooler in the box Not included

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop processor with 16 cores, 32 threads and up to 4.9 GHz. It fits AM4 motherboards. There are no integrated graphics, so you need a graphics card. It came out in 2020.

Released: 2020-11-05
Socket: AM4
Power: 105 W

Specifications

Key specs

Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
Cache: 64 MB
Cooler in the box: Not included
TDP / board power: 105 W
Socket: AM4
Memory type: DDR4
Architecture: Zen 3
Code name: Vermeer
Process: TSMC 7 nm
PCIe interface: PCIe 4.0
Max memory speed: DDR4-3200
L2 cache: 8 MB
Overclocking: Unlocked
Memory channels: 2
Released: 2020-11-05

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Compatible motherboards

AM4 socket

Gigabyte A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1)A520 · AM4
Gigabyte B550M DS3H (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (mATX)B550 · AM4
ASUS Prime B550M-A (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II (mATX)B450 · AM4
MSI PRO B550-SB550 · AM4
Gigabyte B450M D3HP WIFI6E MotherboardB450 · AM4
Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 MotherboardB550 · AM4

Compatible memory

DDR4

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8) DDR4-3200 CL168 GB (1x8) · DDR4
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8) DDR4-3200 CL1616 GB (2x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7004-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7005-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7006-DDR, 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM32 GB (1x32) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7007-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7008-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4
Biwin BXH41632HW1-D16EW 16 GB DDR4 Memory16 GB (2x8) · DDR4

Ryzen 9 5950X vs similar processors

	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores	16	16	12	8
Threads	32	32	24	16
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache	64 MB	64 MB	64 MB	32 MB
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included
TDP / board power	105 W	105 W	105 W	105 W
Released	2020	2024	2020	2020

Questions about the Ryzen 9 5950X

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

16 cores, 32 threads, 4.9 GHz boost, AM4, 105 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X use?

AM4.

When did the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X come out?

It was released in 2020/11 (AMD).

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