16 Cores for Workstation Desktops
With 16 cores and 32 threads, the Ryzen 9 5950X is designed for high-end content creation and workstation desktop builds.
Updated 4 months ago
AMD
Ryzen 9 5950X
16-core Zen 3 AM4 processor for high-end content creation and workstation desktops. It remains popular where DDR4 platform cost and mature motherboard support matter.
$345.00
CategoryComputer Processors
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Mature AM4 and DDR4 Platform
AM4 socket support and DDR4 memory compatibility up to 3200 MT/s make it suited to systems where platform cost and motherboard maturity matter.
Boost Clocks and PCIe 4.0 Support
The processor offers a 3.4 GHz base clock, up to 4.9 GHz max boost clock, PCIe 4.0 support, and unlocked overclocking capability.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 3 desktop processor for AM4 systems, supporting DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s, PCIe 4.0, overclocking, and boost clocks up to 4.9 GHz; it does not include integrated graphics or a cooler.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
PCMag4/5
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Review | PCMag
The reviewer calls it a stellar, powerful productivity engine that is the perfect pick for content creators requiring multithreaded performance on a mainstream platform, though noting that users solely seeking a gaming CPU would be better served by a lower-tier Ryzen model.
Chris Stobing
Forbes
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Review: A Shockingly Powerful Procesor For Gamers And Content Creators
The reviewer describes the processor as essentially the ultimate mainstream desktop CPU, offering excellent power efficiency, superb single-threaded performance, and devastating content creation power.
Antony Leather · Nov 11, 2020
Hardware Canucks
It's a BEAST - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU Review - Hardware Canucks
The reviewer concludes that the CPU is a beast for multi-threaded productivity applications and provides good value for those upgrading an older workstation, but advises that it is not a recommended purchase for pure gaming use.
Eber Anthony · Nov 8, 2020
TechSpot
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Review | TechSpot
The review characterizes the chip as offering a significant leap forward and a great option for strong productivity performance, provided the user is prepared for its high cost.
N/A · Nov 5, 2020
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
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Gamers Nexus · youtube
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Benchmark Review
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Hardware Unboxed · youtube
11:15
Its a BEAST - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU Review w/ Gaming Benchmarks & Real World Performance
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221,011 views · 5 years ago
Hardware Canucks · youtube
14:13
How good is AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X for content creators? | Upscaled
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137,414 views · 5 years ago
Engadget · youtube
9:27
Is a 5950X Worth it in 2024?
Is the 5950X still a good production CPU in 2024? Is it worth investing even more into the aging AM4 platform? Only one way to ...
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Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen 3
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.4 GHz
Cache Size(MB)72 MB
Core Count(cores)16 cores
Cpu SocketAM4
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch Date11/5/2020
Manufacturing Process7nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.9 GHz
Memory SupportDDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
Overclocking SupportYes
Pci Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Price(USD)345 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)105 W
Thread Count(threads)32 threads
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