The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance desktop processor from the Granite Ridge product family, featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. It supports PCIe 5.0 and includes a basic integrated GPU. The processor operates at a base clock frequency of 4.3 GHz, with the capability to boost up to 5.7 GHz. It also includes 64 MB of L3 cache and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W. The Ryzen 9 9950X is designed for the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 RAM, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation.
The Ryzen 9 9950X is priced at $649 and is set to be available starting August 15, 2024. This pricing positions it competitively within the high-end consumer processor market. The processor will be available through major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg. This release follows the earlier availability of other Ryzen 9000 series processors, including the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X.
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