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- Processor SocketSocket AM5 (LGA 1718)PCI Express VersionPCI Express 5.0CPU Base Clock Frequency4.5 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency5.7 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores16-coreNumber of CPU Threads32
AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
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| Pros for AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver | |||
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| Performance, Speed, Gaming, Price, Powerful | Performance, Price, Gaming, Speed, Cores | Performance, Price, 16 core, 80mb | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver | |||
| Temperature, Runs hot, 3d v-cache, Bios update, Pbo setup | Temperature, Runs hot, Compatibility, Warranty claim process | Availability, 170w | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers admire the Ryzen 9 7950X for its exceptional performance, calling it the best CPU and expressing extreme satisfaction. They also appreciate its prowess in gaming, describing it as capable of handling demanding tasks and multitasking effortlessly. While some users mention that it runs hot, many are impressed by its power and price, considering it a worthwhile investment. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with the Ryzen 9 7950X and recommend it for its exceptional performance and value.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than the 7950X3D
I ended up returning a 7950X3D for this 7950X and I couldn't be happier. The 7950X3D is an extremely frustrating CPU to own. You need to make sure you have all the AMD software and drivers installed as well as Microsoft Game Bar running for the 3D V-Cache to make any performance difference in games. But on the other end, this performs fairly poorly in work tasks. It doesn't really want to boost because the 3D V-Cahce CCX can't boost, only the non-3D CCX can boost to 5.7 but the scheduling is only for known-games, not for work. I also found that the 3D V-Cache did nothing for games above 1440p resolution, so there was no point to having it. I returned the 7950X3D for a 7950X and couldn't be happier. The 7950X (non-3D) is a beast. Turn on PBO and match it with CL30 RAM and it flies at 5.7GHz. Both my gaming and productivity performance are better than they were with the 7950X3D at stock. Sure the 7950X3D is faster in some games at 1080p, but are you really playing at 1080p? It's just not worth the hassle. If you're on the fence of which to get, get this one. Hope this helps.
Posted by John
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beast of cpu
Ready!!! This must be one of the best Ryzen's I have owned,coming from a 5800x to this is night and day. Sure pricey, but performance is outstanding. My cinabench score was higher ((35,629))see pic, I did buy the Gigabyte x670 from BB but returned it once i saw a different one available somewhere else. The cpu does run on the hotter side but that is to be expected going to zen4 Raphael, the temps were 51 to 57°c on idle when I booted when checked on Ryzen Master. I am using a high end air cooler for this one that I had on my 5800x and it keeps the temps down just as good, just be sure to have a midsize case with plenty of air flow. Now I can say it was worth the extra $150 compared to the R9 5950x, Thanks to BestBuy for the fast checkout and shipping. Be certain to get a midrange motherboard for gaming and light to mid video editing, plus the vcore is also an important to keep the cpu cool also, you want to have at least a 14+2+1 which is the power phase. Next Time: GPU's
Posted by Tman
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ryzen 9 7950x Powerhouse
Very good high-end CPU. Example processing time to comparison from Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 9 7950x on a 300,00 line spreadsheet with many formulas took about 6 minutes on the Ryzen 5, but now in less than 1 minute on the Ryzen 9. Video rendering is much faster using Corel Video Studio. Currently using AM5 Asus Rog Strix B650E-E MOBO with 32GB G.Skill 6000 cl36 RAM and Samsung 980 gen 4 NVME 7000mbs. vs MSI AM4 B450M Mortar, 16GB 3200, and ADATA 1TB NVME 7,000 mbs SSD. The 7950x has been running non-stop with no hiccoughs for 4 weeks. I'm using a Corsair 240mm AIO water cooler, and CPU temps never throttle.
Posted by CarefulThinker