AMD RYZEN 9 7950X Upto-5.7GHz, CORES-16, THREADS 32-‎RYZEN 9 7950X

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Architecture / Process

Based on AMD’s Zen 4 “Raphael” architecture. Built on TSMC 5 nm for the compute dies and a 6 nm I/O die.

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Cores & Threads

16 physical cores, 32 threads (via SMT) for excellent multitasking / parallel workloads.

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Base Clock Speed

~ 4.5 GHz base (all‑core under typical load).

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Boost / Maximum Frequency

Up to ~ 5.7 GHz boost on one or a few cores, depending on cooling and workload.

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Cache

L1 cache: ~64KB per core; L2: ~1 MB per core; L3: 64 MB shared.

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Socket & Platform

Uses the AM5 socket, compatible with 600‑series motherboards (B650, X670, etc.).

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Memory Support

Supports DDR5 memory; official support up to DDR5‑5200 MT/s, dual‑channel. ECC memory is also supported with appropriate motherboard.

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PCIe Support

PCIe 5.0 lanes, allowing future‑proofing for fast NVMe storage and high‑bandwidth GPUs.

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Rated at 170 W under typical load / standard operating conditions. Peak power (PL2 / boost modes) can exceed that under heavy load.

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Max Temperature (Tjmax)

Maximum safe operating temperature around 95 °C under load.

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Unlocked for Overclocking

Fully unlocked multiplier; supports AMD features like Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer, etc.

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Integrated Graphics

Comes with a basic Radeon Graphics iGPU for fallback / light graphics use, but for demanding GPU tasks, a discrete graphics card is still preferred.

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Use Cases / Strengths

Great for high‑end gaming, content creation (video editing, 3D rendering), virtualization, workstation tasks, etc. Excellent multi‑core performance.

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Considerations / Requirements

Needs robust cooling (high performance air cooler or better liquid cooling). Also requires a good motherboard (AM5, good VRMs), efficient power supply, and support for handling its power draw.

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Limitations

High power consumption; under light loads or gaming single‑threaded workloads you may not always see big perks over lower‑tier CPUs. Also, platform cost (motherboard + DDR5) tends to be higher. Heat and noise can be concerns if cooling is not sufficient.