AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 4.5 - 5.7 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 170W
Price: $501.00 from Amazon

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
4.5 - 5.7 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
170W
Best price from Amazon
$501.00
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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 $501.00 it sits in the premium processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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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