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Specifications

Key specs

Cores
16
Threads
32
Base clock
4.3 GHz
Boost clock
5.7 GHz
Cache
64 MB
Cooler in the box
Not included
Integrated graphics
Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
TDP / board power
170 W
Socket
AM5
Memory type
DDR5
Architecture
Zen 5
Code name
Granite Ridge
Process
TSMC 4 nm
PCIe interface
PCIe 5.0
Max memory speed
DDR5-5600
L2 cache
16 MB
Overclocking
Unlocked
Memory channels
2
Released
2024-08-15

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

Ryzen 9 9950X vs similar processors

AMD Ryzen 9 9950XAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionAMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Cores16161612
Threads32323224
Base clock4.3 GHz4.3 GHz4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock5.7 GHz5.7 GHz5.6 GHz5.6 GHz
Cache64 MB128 MB192 MB64 MB
Cooler in the boxNot includedNot includedNot includedNot included
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2024202520262024

Questions about the Ryzen 9 9950X

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X?

16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz boost, AM5, 170 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X use?

AM5.

When did the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X come out?

It was released in 2024/08 (AMD).

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