AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core 32-Thread Desktop Processor, Socket AM5 (100-100001277WOF)

About this product

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor from the Ryzen 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (code name Granite Ridge) for the AM5 socket. Newegg lists it at $479.99, sold by Newegg and in stock, under model 100-100001277WOF. It runs at a 4.3GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.7GHz, carries 80MB of total cache and has a 170W TDP. It includes Radeon integrated graphics, and it is an unlocked chip with Precision Boost Overdrive for overclocking. No cooler is included in the box, so a separate CPU cooler is required.

Who it's for: high-end gamers, streamers and creators who want a workhorse CPU for rendering, multitasking and gaming at once; builders on a first AM5 build need to plan a cooler, DDR5 memory and a compatible AM5 motherboard. Compatibility: AM5 socket boards, DDR5 memory. Related models include the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which Newegg lists separately at a higher price, and boxed 9950X offers from marketplace sellers cost more.