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AMD Refurbished

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core desktop processor 100-100000514WOF

SKU CH-DN4G-5F85T MPN 100-100000514WOF

A 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor running at 4.5 GHz base and up to 5.7 GHz boost on the AM5 platform with 64 MB L3 cache and DDR5-5200 support

  • Product nameRyzen 9 7950X
  • CPU cores16-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.7 GHz
  • TDP rating170 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • Max turbo frequency reaches 5.7 GHz for peak single-thread speed
  • 64 MB L3 cache reduces latency in large data sets
  • DDR5 5200 dual-channel memory support feeds bandwidth-hungry workloads
  • Socket AM5 platform enables PCIe 5.0 and future processor upgrades

16-Core AM5 desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor built for the AM5 platform. It targets workloads that benefit from high parallel throughput such as rendering, compilation and scientific simulation. The chip operates at a 4.5 GHz base frequency with a maximum turbo of 5.7 GHz. It supports DDR5 5200 memory in dual-channel mode up to 128 GB with ECC capability.

Sustained 170W thermal envelope

With a 170 W thermal design power the processor is rated to maintain its performance under continuous multi-threaded load rather than only in short bursts. The Zen 4 architecture on TSMC 5 nm FinFET provides 64 MB of L3 cache and 16 MB of L2 cache to keep execution units fed during prolonged compute tasks. No cooling device is included so a solution capable of dissipating 170 W is required for sustained operation.

DDR5 5200 and PCIe 5.0 interface limits

The memory controller officially supports DDR5 5200 across two channels, defining the practical bandwidth ceiling for standard operation. The platform exposes PCI Express 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 lanes for graphics and storage, with the highest throughput available on PCIe 5.0 devices. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics provide baseline display output without a discrete card. Compatible chipsets include A620, B650, B650E, B850, X670, X670E, X870 and X870E.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $267.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 16-Core
Higher than about 70% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock Up to 5.7 GHz
Higher than about 92% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 9 7000 Series
Model name100-100000514WOF
Product nameRyzen 9 7950X
Performance
Working frequency4.5 GHz
Processor
CPU cores16-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.7 GHz
TDP rating170 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads32-Threads
L1 cache size1 MB
Level 2 cache16 MB
Level 3 cache64 MB
Process nodeZen 4 - TSMC 5 nm FinFET
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Channel configuration2
Memory limit128 GB
ECC memorySupported
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size135 × 135 × 94 mm
Compatibility
Compatible desktop chipsetsAMD A620 / AMD B650 / AMD B650E / AMD B850 / AMD X670 / AMD X670E / AMD X870 / AMD X870E
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 170W TDP generate when all 16 cores run at 4.5 GHz all day?

The processor carries a 170W thermal design power, so sustained all-core workloads at 4.5 GHz will push the cooler to dissipate that full rating continuously.

What memory and motherboard must I already own to install this Socket AM5 CPU?

You need a DDR5-5200 kit up to 128 GB and an AM5 motherboard based on A620, B650, B650E, B850, X670, X670E, X870 or X870E chipsets.

Will my PCIe 3.0 graphics card and existing DDR5 memory run at full speed with the Ryzen 9 7950X?

The CPU supports PCIe 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0, so a PCIe 3.0 GPU operates at its native speed, while DDR5-5200 memory runs at the rated 5200 MT/s.

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