AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
$664–$734estimated range · from catalog price Sep 28, 2026

16‑core Zen 5 AM5 flagship with 3D V‑Cache for elite gaming and creation; launched March 12, 2025.

Compute rankTop 7% of CPUs
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ReleasedMar 2025
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Cores16
Threads32
SocketAM5
MemoryDDR5
Base clock4.30 GHz
Boost clock5.70 GHz
TDP170 W
Cache144 MB
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Product overview

Released on March 12, 2025, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16‑core/32‑thread Zen 5 “Granite Ridge” processor for AMD’s AM5 platform. It clocks at 4.3/5.7 GHz and carries 144 MB total cache via second‑gen 3D V‑Cache. It works with AM5 600‑ and 800‑series motherboards and DDR5‑5600, and includes a basic RDNA 2 iGPU for display output.

Positioned as a flagship Ryzen 9 X3D, it exists to pair class‑leading gaming responsiveness with strong creator throughput in one chip. It’s well‑suited for 1440p and 4K gaming, streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering, with an unlocked multiplier for enthusiasts. Notable: AMD’s 3D V‑Cache. (Not discontinued as of September 2026.)

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores16
Higher than 91% of CPUs
Threads32
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Boost clock5.7 GHz
Higher than 93% of CPUs
RAM speed5600 MT/s
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Cores
16
Threads
32
Socket
AM5
Memory
DDR5-5600
Base clock
4.3 GHz
Boost clock
5.7 GHz
TDP
170 W
Cache
144 MB
Generation
Zen 5
Bus Speed
32 GT/s
Max Memory Size
192 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
AMD 600/800 Series AM5 chipsets
Ram Speed
5600 MT/s
Pairing fit

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