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AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 ProcessorMFR #100-100001978WOF
Key Features
- Architecture: Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
- Process: TSMC 4nm CPU + 6nm I/O
- Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
- Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
- L3 Cache: 192 MB
- TDP: 200 W
- Memory: DDR5-5600, Dual Channel, 256 GB Max, ECC
- PCIe: PCIe 5.0 (28 lanes)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz)
- Socket: AM5
- Unlocked: Yes
- Recommended Cooling: 360 mm AIO or equivalent liquid cooler
- Launch: April 22, 2026
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor is a CPU designed for AM5 motherboards that instills confidence in your gaming rig's ability to tackle the newest, most graphically intense games and keep a stable framerate.
The 9950X3D2 now features Dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This technology is specifically designed to promote high levels of gaming performance by placing the 16 cores and the 192MB of L3 cache close together. Add the 16MB of L2 cache and this CPU has a 208MB total cache. 208MB of cache means more game data, assets, and working data to sit right next to the CPU cores, which reduces latency and provides responsiveness across demanding workflows.
This CPU continues the trend of building upon the stable Zen 5 architecture, but what separates the 9950X3D2 is the 32-thread processing, 4.3 GHz base clock speed, and 5.6 GHz max boosted clock speed. AMD has also unlocked the CPU to make overclocking easier than ever. Connectivity isn't an issue for this CPU either as there is support for NVME, native USB 4, USB 3.2, and PCIe 5.0, so high-end graphics cards, SSDs, and up to 256GB of DDR5-5600 memory can be connected without worry. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics has also been built into the 9950X3D which allows you to do basic tasks and troubleshooting without the presence of a graphics card in your system.
AMD EXPORyzen-optimized AMD EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) profiles provide a user-friendly method to overlocking your DDR5 memory when using the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with your socket AM5, increasing software load speeds and boosting overall gaming performance.Precision Boost 2AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform NameAMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D² Dual EditionFamilyRyzen™SeriesRyzen™ 9000 SeriesMarket SegmentEnthusiast DesktopForm FactorDesktop Boxed ProcessorRegional AvailabilityGlobalLaunch DateApril 22, 2026Former CodenameGranite Ridge AM5ArchitectureZen 5CPU Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 4nm FinFETI/O Die ProcessTSMC 6nm FinFETPackage Die Count3CPU SocketAM5Supporting ChipsetsX870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620Unlocked for OverclockingYesCPU PerformanceSpecificationDetailsCPU Cores16Threads32 (SMT Enabled)Base Clock4.3 GHzMax Boost ClockUp to 5.6 GHzCPU Boost TechnologyPrecision Boost 2Precision Boost OverdriveYesCurve OptimizerYesAMD Ryzen Master SupportYesDedicated AI CoresNoneCacheSpecificationDetailsL1 Cache1,280 KBL2 Cache16 MBL3 Cache192 MBMemorySpecificationDetailsMemory TypeDDR5 UDIMMMemory ChannelsDual Channel (2)Maximum Memory Capacity256 GBECC SupportYes (Motherboard support required)AMD EXPO Memory OverclockingYesSupported Memory & StorageSpecificationDetailsPCI Express VersionPCIe 5.0Maximum PCIe Lanes28 Total (24 usable)NVMe SupportBoot, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10Integrated GraphicsSpecificationDetailsGraphicsAMD Radeon™ GraphicsGraphics Cores2Graphics Frequency2200 MHzDisplay OutputsDisplayPortUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeYesPower & ThermalsSpecificationDetailsDefault TDP200 WThermal Solution IncludedNoRecommended CoolerLiquid cooling recommendedMaximum Operating Temperature (TjMax)95°C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)4Native USB 2.01Instruction Set & Setx86-64 (64-bit)Supported ExtensionsAES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX+, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4AVirtualizationAMD-V (SVM), AMD-Vi, AVIC, SLATAES-NIYesSecurity FeaturesSpecificationDetailsAMD Secure ProcessorYesAMD Platform Secure BootYesWindows Secure BootYesUEFI Secure BootYesFirmware TPMYesWindows Device GuardYesWindows Secured-Core PCYesVirtualization-Based Security (VBS)YesSupervisor Mode Execution Prevention (SMEP)YesGuest Mode Execution Trap (GMET)YesAMD Enhanced Virus Protection (NX Bit)YesAMD Shadow StackYesOperating System Support
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Ubuntu x86-64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) x86-64
Product IDsSpecificationDetailsBoxed SKU100-100001978WOFTray SKU100-000001978Package InformationSpecificationDetailsPackage Weight0.21 lb (95 g)Box Dimensions5.6 × 5.1 × 1.5 in
