AMD · Released Mar 2025
Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review
Zen 5 · 16C · 3D V-Cache · Gaming + productivity
The do-it-all Zen 5 halo chip — 16 cores with 3D V-Cache on the gaming CCD. The best single CPU money can buy in 2025.
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Specdex Score
97
/ 100
single 96
multi 98
gaming 99
Pros
- +Best of both: 16C productivity + 3D cache gaming
- +Lower power than 14900K
- +Overclockable
Cons
- −Expensive
- −CCD0 vs CCD1 still matters
- −X870E board recommended
Full score breakdown
single 96
multi 98
gaming 99
efficiency 88
Specifications
Cores
16 (8 with 3D V-Cache)
Threads
32
Boost clock
5.7 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
TDP
170 W