CPU Architecture: Zen 4.
Core Count: 16.
Thread Count: 32.
TDP: 105W.
Socket Type: AM5.
Memory Support: DDR5.
For more technical info, please visit the manufacturer's website.
For complex technical specifications about the CPU, please refer to TechPowerUp's website link.
The build that is using this part is Phanteks AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Work Station, and Phanteks AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Work Station V2.
The Ryzen 9 7950X is a 16-core, 32-thread CPU designed for the AM5 platform. It uses AMD's Ryzen architecture to handle large tasks by splitting them across its cores. The CPU is optimized for excellent desktop performance, including browsing, gaming, and professional productivity. With a TDP of 170 watts, it maintains high boost clocks and stable performance. The Zen 4 architecture provides significant improvements in multicore performance and core speed compared to previous versions. This CPU also marks AMD's transition from DDR4 to DDR5 memory. It can boost to a maximum temperature of 95°C for optimal performance while avoiding thermal throttling. The CPU does not include a cooler and is recommended to use water cooling for best results. The AM5 socket is similar to Intel's design, with pins on the motherboard rather than the CPU, which can make installation more delicate. However, undervolting the CPU yields similar performance to its predecessor with lower power consumption, making it one of the most efficient CPUs tested so far.
I give the Ryzen 9 7950X a 5/5.
