AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
AMD desktop processor from 2020, socket AM4: 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 4.9 GHz.
62.8Overall score, of 100
45,241PassMark CPU Mark
3,477Single-thread rating
from $400US price
Specifications
| Cores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| TDP | 105 W |
| Max power | 142 W |
| Memory | DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 3200 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm (TSMC N7) |
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
| Series | Ryzen 5000 |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Integrated graphics | none |
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Similar performance
- Intel Core i7-13700KF PassMark 45,500, no current price
- Intel Core i7-13700K PassMark 45,579, from $1,145
- Intel Core i9-14900 PassMark 44,520, from $591
- Intel Core i9-13900 PassMark 44,489, from $540
- Intel Core i9-14900F PassMark 46,404, from $549
- AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT PassMark 43,868, from $290
Specs: manufacturer data. Scores: PassMark. Gaming: Tom's Hardware. US prices: PassMark, updated 2026-10-30.