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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Released March 2025.1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch Date 03/12/2025 on the AMD page. AMD's Jack Huynh confirmed on X that the chip reaches stores on 12 March 2025. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Cores
16
Max boost clock
5.7GHz
L3 cache
128MB
Socket or package
AM5

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Series
Ryzen 9000 Series1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Series row: Ryzen 9000 Series.
Model numbers
100-100000719WOF, 100-0000007191Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product ID Boxed 100-100000719WOF and Product ID Tray 100-000000719.
GTIN / EAN
73014331555512Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/7bc6f4l3a/AMD-Ryzen-9-9950X3DRead 14 October 2026UPC 730143315555 for the boxed 100-100000719WOF. The page also lists four other EAN codes without saying which box each belongs to, so they are not stored.
Announced
6 January 20252Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-1-6-amd-announces-new-graphics-and-gaming-products-for.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD press release published 6 January 2025 (CES 2025) announces the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D.
Status
Available1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product is listed and current on AMD's page.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$6993Press articleclub386.com/amd-confirms-ryzen-9-9950x3d-9900x3d-release-date-and-pricingRead 14 October 2026Club386, 7 March 2025: AMD's Jack Huynh said on X that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is available from 12 March for $699. Tom's Hardware also gives $699 in its launch review. Prices are before sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€7694Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Ryzen-9-9950X3D-CPU-281025/News/Gaming-CPUs-Launch-Verfuegbarkeit-Preise-Ticker-hier-kaufen-1467995Read 14 October 2026PC Games Hardware launch ticker, updated 13 March 2025: the recommended retail price (UVP) is 769 Euro in Germany. The article does not state the tax treatment. German consumer prices normally include VAT.
Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Desktop1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Instruction set
x86-641Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Codename
Granite Ridge1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former Codename row reads Granite Ridge AM5. Stored without the socket.
CPU process (as published)
TSMC 4nm FinFET1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores. The I/O die is TSMC 6nm FinFET. Package Die Count is 3.
CPU process node
4nm1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
AVX-512
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supported Extensions list includes AVX512.

Cores and clocks

Core configuration
CountCoreBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
16Zen 54.35.7
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD names no core roles. Processor Architecture is Zen 5. Base Clock is AMD's average effective base frequency of all cores. Max. Boost Clock is the highest single-core clock.
Cores
16
Cores labelled performance
Not available
Cores labelled efficiency
Not available
Threads
321Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Max boost clock
5.7GHz1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Unlocked for overclocking
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Cache

L2 cache
16MB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
L3 cache
128MB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026128 MB L3. L2 is 16 MB and L1 is 1280 KB. The page does not split the L3 between the two compute dies.
AMD 3D V-Cache
Yes2Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-1-6-amd-announces-new-graphics-and-gaming-products-for.htmlRead 14 October 2026The release says the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D use second-generation AMD 3D V-Cache technology. AMD's box for the model also carries the AMD 3D V-Cache Technology label.

Power and thermals

Base power (TDP)
170W1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 170W.
Max turbo power
230W5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware launch review of 11 March 2025: the 9950X3D has the same 170W/230W TDP threshold as the standard Ryzen 9 9950X. 230 W is AMD's package power tracking limit. BuildCores also lists PPT 230 W.12Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/7bc6f4l3a/AMD-Ryzen-9-9950X3DRead 14 October 2026Specifications list PPT 230 W next to TDP 170 W.
Configurable power range
Not available
Max operating temperature
95°C1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Memory

Memory support
Memory typeModule typeModulesMax speed (MT/s)
DDR5UDIMM2x1R5,600
DDR5UDIMM2x2R5,600
DDR5UDIMM4x1R3,600
DDR5UDIMM4x2R3,600
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Max Memory Speed rows: 2x1R DDR5-5600, 2x2R DDR5-5600, 4x1R DDR5-3600, 4x2R DDR5-3600. System Memory Subtype is UDIMM.
Max memory speed (official)
5,600MT/s
Memory channels
21Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
Not available
Max memory
256GB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
ECC memory support
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page says ECC Support: Yes (Requires mobo support).

Platform

Socket or package
AM51Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Compatible chipsets
AMD A620, AMD X670E, AMD X670, AMD B650E, AMD B650, AMD X870E, AMD X870, AMD B840, AMD B8501Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
CPU PCIe lanes
PCIe generationLanes
524
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026PCI Express Version is PCIe 5.0. Native PCIe Lanes (Total/Usable) is 28 and 24. The 24 usable lanes are stored.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
Native USB ports
StandardCount
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)4
USB 2.01
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 4 and Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps) 1.
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
No

Integrated graphics

Integrated graphics
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Integrated GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Model: AMD Radeon Graphics.
GPU cores
21Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Core Count 2.
Max GPU clock
2,200MHz1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2200 MHz.
Max displays
Not available
DisplayPort version
Not available
HDMI version
Not available
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC)13Maker product pagegithub.com/GPUOpen-LibrariesAndSDKs/AMF/wiki/GPU-and-APU-HW-Features-and-SupportRead 14 October 2026AMD AMF wiki lists Ryzen 9xxx Granite Ridge with VCN 3.0. The VCN 3.0 and 3.1 row shows AVC and HEVC encode and N/A for AV1.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV113Maker product pagegithub.com/GPUOpen-LibrariesAndSDKs/AMF/wiki/GPU-and-APU-HW-Features-and-SupportRead 14 October 2026The same row shows AVC, HEVC, VP9 and AV1 decode. The table is per chip family, not per processor number.

NPU

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NPU performance
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Total AI performance
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Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
139.8points6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single-core chart: 139.8 CB marks for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Review of the 9950X3D2 published 21 April 2026. Test system: AM5 board (MSI MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi or Gigabyte Aorus X870E Elite X3D ICE, the review does not say which one ran the 9950X3D), 2x16 GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000 with EXPO, Corsair iCue Link H150i RGB, Windows 11 24H2, VBS off, Resizable BAR on, Precision Boost Overdrive off.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
2,423points6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core chart: 2,423 CB marks. Same test system. The 9850X3D review of January 2026 shows 2,390 for the same chip.
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
567points6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 chart titled Single-Core: 567 points. Tom's does not say whether it is the Single Thread or Single Core test. Club386's Cinebench 2026 Single thread chart for the 9950X3D (comparison of 22 April 2026) also reads 567, so the chart is the single-thread test. Same test system.
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
9,990points6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 multi-core chart: 9,990 points. Same test system.
Geekbench 6 single-core
3,484points9Reviewclub386.com/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition-vs-9950x3dRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core chart in the 9950X3D2 against 9950X3D comparison of 22 April 2026: 3,484 points for the 9950X3D. Test system: MSI MEG X870E Ace Max, 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 CL32, Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420, RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Intel Binary Optimisation does not apply to AMD. Geekbench 6 minor version not stated. The March 2025 launch review on the same site shows 3,455 on an older system.
Geekbench 6 multi-core
22,660points9Reviewclub386.com/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition-vs-9950x3dRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core chart in the same comparison: 22,660 points. Same test system. The March 2025 launch review shows 22,903.
Game frame rates
GameGraphics cardWidth (px)Height (px)PresetAverage FPS1 % low FPS
Baldur's Gate 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra205133
Counter-Strike 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra742.5358
Cyberpunk 2077NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra141.4112
F1 2024NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra259.7150
Final Fantasy XIVNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra225.1134
Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/2Read 14 October 2026Per-game charts at 1920x1080 Ultra with average and 1 percent low bars, RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Games: Baldur's Gate 3 205.0 and 133, Counter-Strike 2 742.5 and 358, Cyberpunk 2077 141.4 and 112, F1 2024 259.7 and 150, Final Fantasy XIV 225.1 and 134. Same test system as the Cinebench results, with DDR5-6000 EXPO. Upscaling and ray tracing are not stated, so those columns are left out.

Measured power and temperature

CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
222W8Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/4Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core render, EPS12V measured with HWiNFO and Benchlab, average 222 W. The chart title reads Higher is better, which is a label error for watts. Same test system as the game results.
CPU power while gaming (measured)
130.1W7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/2Read 14 October 202617 Game CPU Power Geomean chart: 130.1 W average CPU power at 1920x1080 with variable High and Ultra settings, RTX 5090 Founders Edition. The chart does not name the measurement method.
CPU power at idle (measured)
25W8Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-review/4Read 14 October 2026Idle Power Consumption chart, EPS12V measured with HWiNFO and Benchlab, average 25 W. Same test system.
CPU temperature in stress test
81.4°C10Reviewhwbusters.com/cpu/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-cpu-review-the-top-multi-core-gaming-processor/11Read 14 October 2026Max Operating Temperature (Blender) section, review of 11 March 2025: 81.4C in Blender, which the reviewer uses instead of Prime95. Cooler: a high-end Noctua air cooler, model not named on the page. Blender average power on the same page is 214 W. Room temperature is not stated.
All-core clock in stress test
5.038GHz11Reviewgamersnexus.net/cpus/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-cpu-review-benchmarks-vs-9800x3d-285k-9950x-moreRead 14 October 2026Blender all-core workload: the 9950X3D averaged 5038 MHz all core, settling between 5020 and 5080 MHz after a 5250 MHz start. The article text does not name the cooler or memory. The 9950X3D has two compute dies. GamersNexus reports one all-core average for the whole chip, so no per-die clock is available.

In the box

Cooler in the box
No1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 14 October 2026Thermal Solution (PIB) is Not Included.
Included cooler
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years14Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/warranty/PIB.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD Processor in a Box (PIB) 3-Year Limited Warranty for boxed processors bought new at retail. A tray processor is handled by the seller, not AMD. Global.

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)
100-100000719WOF730143315555$699€769
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