Specification

Processor

• Model: AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X
• Family: AMD Ryzen™
• Series: Ryzen™ 9000 Series
• Architecture: Zen 5
• Former Codename: Granite Ridge AM5
• Platform: Desktop
• Market Segment: Enthusiast Desktop

Performance

• CPU Cores: 16
• Threads: 32
• Base Clock: 4.3 GHz
• Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.7 GHz
• L1 Cache: 1.25 MB (1280 KB)
• L2 Cache: 16 MB
• L3 Cache: 64 MB
• Default TDP: 170W

Manufacturing Technology

• CPU Process: TSMC 4nm FinFET
• I/O Die Process: TSMC 6nm FinFET
• Package Die Count: 3

Platform & Overclocking

• Socket: AM5
• Supported Chipsets: A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E
• Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
• AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclocking: Yes
• Precision Boost Overdrive: Yes
• Curve Optimizer: Yes
• AMD Ryzen™ Master Support: Yes
• CPU Boost Technology: Precision Boost 2

Memory Support

• Memory Type: DDR5 UDIMM
• Memory Channels: 2
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 256 GB
• Memory Speed Support:
  • 2x1R: DDR5-5600
  • 2x2R: DDR5-5600
  • 4x1R: DDR5-3600
  • 4x2R: DDR5-3600
• ECC Support: Yes (Motherboard Dependent)

Connectivity & Expansion

• PCIe Version: PCIe® 5.0
• Native PCIe Lanes (Total / Usable): 28 / 24
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 4
• USB 2.0 Ports: 1
• NVMe Support: Boot, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

Integrated Graphics

• Graphics Model: AMD Radeon™ Graphics
• Graphics Cores: 2
• Graphics Frequency: 2200 MHz
• USB Type-C® DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode: Supported

Thermal & Cooling

• Default TDP: 170W
• Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95°C
• Recommended Cooler: Liquid Cooler
• Thermal Solution Included: No

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 (64-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Ubuntu x86 64-bit
• RHEL x86 64-bit

Supported Technologies

• AMD EXPO™ Technology
• AMD Ryzen™ Technologies