Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen 9 9950X Specifications

The Ryzen 9 9950X is built on the Zen 5 Granite Ridge architecture and manufactured using the 4 nm process. It is compatible with the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. This processor features 16 performance cores operating at a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz , and includes 32 threads. It also comes equipped with 16 MB of L2 cache and 64 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a very high base TDP of 170 W and a maximum TDP of 230 W. A high-performance air cooler is the bare minimum, but a premium liquid cooling solution is strongly recommended. Additionally, a PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality power supply are essential for stable operation.

For users who require integrated graphics, this CPU includes the Radeon™ Graphics, which features 2 GPU cores. It operates at a base clock of 400.00 GHz and boosts up to 2200.00 GHz. This makes it suitable for systems without a dedicated GPU, capable of handling everyday tasks and running older or less demanding games. Integrated graphics can also accelerate specific workloads even when a discrete GPU is installed.

Ryzen 9 9950X Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-end CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 97.16% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is highly suitable for demanding professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads that require strong multi-core performance and high sustained throughput.

Ryzen 9 9950X delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 51.5%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Ryzen 9 9950X is a strong gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 82.29% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU delivers excellent, although not top-tier, gaming performance—especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. It is recommended for users who work on their computers but also engage in occasional or regular gaming.

With a gaming performance-per-price score of 24.1%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.