DESCRIPTION :
Architecture & Launch: Based on AMD’s Zen 5 ("Granite Ridge") architecture, the Ryzen 9 9950X launched in August 2024 with an MSRP of around $649 (approximately ₹65,000) .
Core Configuration: Offers 16 cores and 32 threads with a 64 MB L3 cache .
Clock Speeds: Base clock of 4.3 GHz, with a boost up to 5.7 GHz .
TDP & Power: Rated at 170 W TDP, making it quite power-hungry .
Platform Support:
Supports Socket AM5, DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity .
Includes 2 integrated Radeon GPU compute units (RDNA 2) at ~2.2 GHz .
Unlocked for Overclocking: Fully unlocked with support for Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer, and AMD EXPO memory tuning .
Thermals: Recommended cooling with robust solutions due to high power and thermal output.