AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 4.5 - 5.7 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 170W
Price: $457.71 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
4.5 - 5.7 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
170W
Best price from Newegg
$457.71
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X brings 16 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the AM5 socket with a 170W TDP — about 10.6W per core. 64MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 4.5GHz base to 5.7GHz boost. Integrated Radeon graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $457.71 it sits in the high-end processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 170 W |
| CPU Cores | 16 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 4 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon |
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