Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen 9 5950X Specifications

The Ryzen 9 5950X is built on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process. It is compatible with the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. This processor features 16 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz , and includes 32 threads. It also comes equipped with 8 MB of L2 cache and 64 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a moderate base TDP of 105 W and a maximum TDP of 142 W. Most mid-range aftermarket air coolers are sufficient for thermal control. This processor is also suitable for small form factor builds, which often have limited airflow.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Ryzen 9 5950X Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 9 5950X is an upper mid-range CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 67.14% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is ideal for multitasking and can handle professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads, though not at the same speed or efficiency as higher-end models.

Ryzen 9 5950X delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 60.2%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Ryzen 9 5950X is an entry-level gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 69.35% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. While gaming performance is limited when paired with top-tier graphics cards, such pairings are uncommon in this category. When combined with an appropriate entry-level GPU, this CPU does not cause significant performance loss, as the GPU generally becomes the primary limiting factor.

With a gaming performance-per-price score of 34.3%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. As this CPU does not deliver top-tier gaming performance and also has a low gaming performance-to-price ratio, it represents poor value. More competitive options are available at a similar price point.