AMD

AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X | Zen 5 16-Core 32-Thread 5.7GHz Workstation Beast

Built for creative professionals, developers, and workstation power-users, the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X unleashes 16 pure Zen 5 compute cores and 32 threads with blazing 5.7 GHz boost speeds. Featuring full dual 512-bit AVX-512 execution pipelines, 80MB of total cache, and native PCIe 5.0 bandwidth on Socket AM5, it delivers unrivaled rendering, compiling, and multitasking throughput.

Architecture
Zen 5
Dual 4nm CCDs
Cores / Threads
16C / 32T
32 Execution Threads
Max Boost Clock
5.7 GHz
4.3 GHz Base Clock
Total Cache
80 MB
64MB L3 + 16MB L2
Socket & TDP
AM5 | 170W
PCIe 5.0 & DDR5 Native
Overclocking
Fully Unlocked
PBO & Curve Optimizer
For 3D Animation & Unreal Engine Developers

Massive Multi-Core Compute & Fast Shader Compilation

32 execution threads and up to 16% IPC gains drastically reduce code compile times in Visual Studio, 3D bake times in Unreal Engine 5, and photorealistic ray-tracing in Cinema 4D.

For Hardcore Gamers & Live Streamers

5.7 GHz Peak Clocks & Seamless Background Workloads

Maintains blistering gaming frame rates in AAA titles while effortlessly encoding uncompressed 4K video, running local virtual machines, and managing heavy background applications.

Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Dual Zen 5 4nm Compute Tiles & 5.7 GHz Boost

Dual Zen 5 4nm Compute Tiles & 5.7 GHz Boost

Two 8-core CCDs fabricated on TSMC's 4nm node deliver exceptional IPC efficiency and multi-core throughput, sustaining high all-core clocks under sustained 170W thermal loads.

LGA 1718 Socket AM5 Gold Contact Grid

LGA 1718 Socket AM5 Gold Contact Grid

Engineered for AM5 motherboards, featuring high-density power delivery, native PCIe 5.0 signal integrity, and DDR5 memory controllers supporting high-speed AMD EXPO profiles.

Full Dual 512-bit AVX-512 Vector Execution

Full Dual 512-bit AVX-512 Vector Execution

Equipped with true 512-bit data paths, accelerating local AI models, machine learning, physics calculations, and video encoding without downclocking penalty.

Integrated AMD Radeon™ Display Graphics

Integrated AMD Radeon™ Display Graphics

Features on-die AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz) with native HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 display support.

📊 Multi-Core Productivity & Compute Benchmark

Normalized Cinebench 2024 multi-threaded rendering and Premiere Pro 4K export score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (16C / 32T Zen 5) 100% (Productivity King)
* Productivity benchmarks reflect multi-threaded Cinebench 2024, Blender 4.0, and 4K Premiere Pro rendering.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

🎛️
Motherboard
Flagship VRM power stages with PCIe 5.0 and USB4
❄️
Cooling
Essential for 170W TDP (PPT 230W Max)
RAM Sweet Spot
AMD EXPO dual-channel high-capacity kit
🔌
Power Supply
Ensures clean power for 9950X + high-end GPU

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Model AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X
CPU Architecture Zen 5 (Granite Ridge Dual CCD)
Socket Compatibility Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Core / Thread Count 16 CPU Cores / 32 Threads
Base Clock Frequency 4.3 GHz
Max Boost Clock Frequency Up to 5.7 GHz
L1 Cache 1.28 MB
L2 Cache 16 MB (1MB per core)
L3 Cache 64 MB (32MB per CCD)
Total Cache (L2 + L3) 80 MB
Manufacturing Process TSMC 4nm FinFET (CCDs) + 6nm (IOD)
TDP / Max Power 170W (PPT 230W Max)
Max Temperature (TjMax) 95°C
Memory Support Dual-Channel DDR5-5600 Native / 6000+ AMD EXPO
PCI Express Revision PCIe 5.0 (28 Total / 24 Usable Lanes)
Integrated Graphics AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz)
Overclocking Yes — Unlocked Multiplier, PBO & Curve Optimizer
Thermal Solution Not Included (360mm AIO Required)

Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

What makes the Ryzen 9 9950X the premier workstation CPU?
With 16 pure Zen 5 compute cores and 32 threads reaching up to 5.7 GHz alongside full dual 512-bit AVX-512 pipes, the 9950X delivers top-tier performance in 3D rendering, video encoding, and compiling.
What cooling solution is required for 170W TDP?
A high-performance 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler from our CPU Cooler Collection is required to sustain 5.7 GHz multi-threaded boost clocks.
What RAM kit is recommended?
A 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 kit with AMD EXPO from our RAM Memory Collection.
Is this processor compatible with AM5 motherboards?
Yes! Compatible with all Socket AM5 motherboards in our Motherboards Collection with updated BIOS.
Does it have integrated graphics?
Yes, AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz) with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 support.
What is AHW Store's official warranty?
100% genuine hardware with authorized warranty. Check our Official Warranty Policy.
What payment and installment options are available?
Pay securely via Credit Card, Cash on Delivery, or 0% installments via valU, Sympl, and banks. See our Payment Methods.
How fast is shipping across Egypt?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Can AHW Store assemble my custom workstation PC?
Yes! Build your custom PC using our Custom PC Builder Tool.
What is the return policy?
14-day return and exchange policy for unopened items. Review our Return & Refund Policy.