AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor with 16 cores, 192MB cache and Zen 5 architecture

Architecture & Cores

• Architecture: Zen 5
• Cores / Threads: 16 Cores / 32 Threads (SMT enabled)
• Package Die Count: 3-die configuration
• Socket: AM5

Clock Speeds & Cache

• Base Clock: 4.3 GHz
• Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
• L1 Cache: 1,280 KB
• L2 Cache: 16 MB
• L3 Cache: 192 MB (Dual AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology)

Power & Thermal

• Default TDP: 200 W
• Process Technology: TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU Cores) / TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O Die)
• Max Operating Temperature: 95°C
• Cooling Recommendation: Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance

Memory & Expansion

• Memory Type: DDR5 (UDIMM)
• Channels: 2-Channel
• Max Capacity: 256 GB
• Max Speed: Up to DDR5-5600 MT/s
• ECC Support: Yes (requires motherboard support)
• PCI Express: PCIe 5.0
• PCIe Lanes: 28 Total / 24 Usable
• Storage: NVMe Support (Boot, RAID 0/1/5/10)
• USB: 4 × Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 1 × Native USB 2.0

Integrated Graphics

• GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics
• Cores: 2
• Frequency: 2200 MHz
• Features: USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Support

Platform & Compatibility

• Supporting Chipsets: X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
• Overclocking: Unlocked (Supports AMD EXPO™, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer, Ryzen Master)
• Launch Date: April 22, 2026
• OS Support: Windows 11/10 (64-bit), RHEL x86, Ubuntu x86

Security & Advanced Features

• Hardware Security: AMD Secure Processor, Platform/UEFI/Windows Secure Boot, Firmware TPM, AES-NI, NX Bit, Shadow Stack
• Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM), AVIC, AMD-Vi (I/O MMU), SLAT, VBS, Windows Secured-Core PC
• Boost Technology: Precision Boost 2