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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Released February 2023

A 16-core Zen 4 desktop processor for AM5 with 3D V-Cache for gaming.

Cores
16/32
Boost
5.7 GHz
L3
128 MB
Power
120 W
Socket
AM5

What reviewers say

Strong CPU-limited gaming performance and notably lower power use than 7950X or Intel 13900K. Retains substantial productivity ability but generally loses some raw throughput against 7950X; creative gains vary by workload and review. Expensive, with driver scheduling and BIOS setup requirements.

From kitguru.net, techradar.com and pcgamer.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores
16
Threads
32
Base clock
4.2 GHz
Boost clock
5.7 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
Cores
Zen 4; Raphael; 3 package dies; simultaneous multithreading; two compute chiplets with 8 active cores each, one with 3D V-Cache (PC Gamer)
Clocks
Direct CPU overclocking is disabled; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer tuning remain supported (PC Gamer). AMD product launch date 28 February 2023 is corroborated as first sale by KitGuru
Cache
L1 1024 KB; L2 16 MB; L3 128 MB; 96 MB L3 on the cache chiplet and 32 MB on the other (KitGuru)

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
Yes
Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics; 2 graphics cores at 2200 MHz; USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode supported

Platform

Socket
AM5
Base power
120 W
Unlocked
No
Cooler in the box
No
Memory support
DDR5 UDIMM; 2 memory channels; maximum 128 GB; ECC requires motherboard support. 2 single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-5200; 4 single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-3600; AMD EXPO memory overclocking supported
PCIe
PCIe 5.0; 28 native lanes, 24 usable; 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port; no native SATA ports
Chipsets
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840 and B850
Process
TSMC 5nm FinFET CPU cores; TSMC 6nm FinFET I/O die; CPU compute die 71 mm², I/O die 122 mm²
Cooler
Not included; Tjmax 89°C; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Additional L3 cache using 3D V-Cache
  • 120 W default TDP
  • Built-in Radeon graphics for display output

Cons

  • Requires an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory
  • CPU cooler sold separately
  • Direct CPU multiplier overclocking is disabled

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
IntelCore i5-14600K
14/205.3 GHz24 MB125 WLGA1700Oct 2023
IntelCore i7-13700K
16/245.4 GHz30 MB125 WLGA1700Oct 2022
IntelCore i7-14700K
20/285.6 GHz33 MB125 WLGA1700Oct 2023

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d.h…
  2. amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-1-4-amd-extends-its-leadership-with-the…
  3. pcgamer.com/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d-review-benchmarks
  4. kitguru.net/components/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d-review/all/1

Photo: AMD official Ryzen 9 7000-series 3D V-Cache retail package render published on the exact Ryzen 9 7950X3D product page. Shared X3D-family packaging; filename refers to 7900X3D but pictured box has no conflicting SKU marking. Reviewed exterior-alpha mask preserves original printed faces and processor window.

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