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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AM5 boxed processor 100-100000514WOF · cooler not included

A 16-core AM5 processor with 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 170 W default TDP specification. It uses Zen 4 CPU cores. This boxed version requires a separate cooler.

Reviewed 6 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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WHAT IT BRINGS

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Provides 16 CPU cores, 32 hardware threads and 64 MB of L3 cache. The benefit depends on the application and needs comparable testing.

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Requires a separate cooler, supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory. AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance.

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Socket
AM5
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Core count and architecture
16 cores · Zen 4
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

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Thread count
32
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Base / boost clocks and conditions
4.5 GHz base; up to 5.7 GHz boost
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Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

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Processor power definitions
170 W default TDP
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Manufacturer specification · Thermal-design specification, not measured system power, maximum socket power or a cooling-efficiency score.

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Integrated graphics or none
AMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

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Memory support
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
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Manufacturer specification · AMD rates 2×1R and 2×2R at DDR5-5200, and 4×1R and 4×2R at DDR5-3600. Check board support and firmware; these are not EXPO guarantees.

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CPU cores
16
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L2 cache
16 MB
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L3 cache
64 MB
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Manufacturer specification · Total stated capacity; does not establish equal access or identical cache topology across the CPU.

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Default TDP
170 W
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Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

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Native PCIe
PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
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Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

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Maximum boost clock
5.7 GHz
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Manufacturer specification · Up to; not a sustained all-core frequency.

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Cooling
Cooler required separately; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance
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Manufacturer specification · AMD lists no included thermal solution for this boxed WOF part; confirm cooler and motherboard compatibility.

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Platform checks
Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
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