AMD Ryzen 9 5900XTAM4 boxed processor 100-100001581WOF · cooler not included- Maximum boost clock
- 4.8 GHzThis one: 4.9 GHz
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHzThis one: 3.4 GHz
Boxed, no cooler · part 100-100000059WOF
A 16-core, 32-thread Zen 3 processor for AM4 with up to 4.9 GHz boost, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 105 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking; the boxed version has no cooler or integrated graphics.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
16 Zen 3 cores and 32 threads with up to 4.9 GHz boost and 64 MB of L3 cache, unlocked for overclocking with Ryzen Master support.
AMD's 5950X page doesn't list maximum memory capacity or ECC support; check the motherboard's specifications if you need large memory kits or ECC.
No cooler or integrated graphics, so budget for both a cooler and a graphics card. It needs an AM4 motherboard with a compatible BIOS and DDR4 memory (rated up to 3200 MT/s).
Products in this catalogue that list the same socket or memory type as the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. A shared socket or memory type is necessary but not sufficient: check the exact CPU and memory support lists, and the BIOS version, before buying.
Exact configuration: AM4 boxed processor 100-100000059WOF · cooler not included
24 specifications in 8 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 3 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.
SourceBase frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.
SourceAMD's CPU core architecture.
SourceAMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.
SourceAMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.
SourceThe same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Default TDP, not measured system power.
SourceAMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.
SourceThe same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.
SourceCheck the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.
SourceAMD's 5950X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes.
SourceAMD's 5950X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC.
SourceAMD's 5950X page doesn't list the number of memory channels.
SourceAMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.
SourceCPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.
SourceLiquid cooler recommended for optimal performance
SourceAMD's 5950X page doesn't state a regional specification.
SourceManufacturing process for the CPU cores.
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