Processors

Ryzen 9 5950X desktop processor

Model Ryzen 9 5950X
Also listed as
100-100000059WOF, 100-000000059

16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 5000 series desktop processor (Vermeer) for AM4 motherboards. It runs at 3.4 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz boost, with 64 MB L3 cache and a 105 W default TDP.

Cores and threads
16 cores, 32 threads
Clock speed
3.4 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz boost
Socket and memory
AM4, DDR4
Graphics
None, needs a graphics card

Overview

Highlights

  • 16 cores and 32 threads
  • 3.4 GHz base clock, up to 4.9 GHz boost clock
  • 64 MB L3 cache and 8 MB L2 cache
  • 105 W default TDP, unlocked for overclocking; no cooler in the box, AMD recommends a liquid cooler
  • AM4 socket, DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s, PCIe 4.0
  • No integrated graphics; a discrete graphics card is required

It has no integrated graphics and needs a separate graphics card; no cooler is included and AMD recommends a liquid cooler.

At a glance

Series
Ryzen 9
Generation
Ryzen 5000 series
Socket
AM4
Graphics
None
Used with
Motherboards, memory (RAM) and CPU coolers See products

Specifications

General specifications

Family
Ryzen
Series
Ryzen 5000 Series
Form factor
Desktops, boxed processor
Former codename
Vermeer
CPU cores
16
Threads
32
Max. boost clock
Up to 4.9 GHz
Base clock
3.4 GHz
L2 cache
8 MB
L3 cache
64 MB
Default TDP
105 W
Process technology, CPU cores
TSMC 7 nm FinFET
Unlocked for overclocking
Yes
CPU socket
AM4
Cooler in the box (PIB)
Not included
Recommended cooler
Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance
Max. operating temperature (Tjmax)
90 °C
Launch date
5 November 2020
OS support
Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit

Connectivity

PCI Express version
PCIe 4.0
System memory type
DDR4
System memory specification
Up to 3200 MT/s

Graphics

Graphics model
Discrete graphics card required

Product IDs

Product ID, boxed
100-100000059WOF
Product ID, tray
100-000000059

Key features

Supported technologies
AMD StoreMI Technology, AMD Zen 3 Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

AMD product page

Media

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Downloads

No downloads are listed for this model yet. Drivers, firmware and manuals are available from the brand's support site.

Works with

Motherboards with the AM4 socket

Check the chipset supports this processor generation.

Memory (RAM)

CPU coolers

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per AMD’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

From AMD

Practical notes

  1. Update the motherboard BIOS if the board needs it for the processor generation, before fitting the processor.

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