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Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD · Released Aug 2024

AMD’s 16-core Zen 5 desktop flagship for heavy multi-threaded work.

Spec score

53OF 100
Multi-core potential80
Single-core potential84
Cache47
Efficiency0
AI acceleration—

Built from published specs on fixed scales, not lab tests. How we score

Strengths

  • 16 cores, 32 threads

Trade-offs

  • 170 W TDP

Full specifications

Overview
SegmentDesktop
ArchitectureZen 5
SocketAM5
ProcessTSMC N4P
Cores & clocks
Cores16
Threads32
Core layout16 Zen 5
Base clock4.3 GHz
Max boost5.7 GHz
Cache & memory
L3 / shared cache64 MB
Memory supportDDR5-5600
Power & graphics
Base power (TDP)170 W
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon (2 CU)

Sources

Specs last checked 23 Oct 2026. A dash (—) means the maker hasn’t published that figure.