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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 60 reviews

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Customers consistently note the Ryzen 9 3950X's prowess in gaming and video editing, with many users praising its excellent performance and speed. It is also considered a great value for the level of performance it offers. While some users have experienced temperature issues, many others have reported no problems with overheating.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chasing rabbits..

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    How to say this. This CPU SMOKES! If I have any regrets it's that I didn't wait....what with AMD's new Zen 3 5960X now being proffered. But oh well....you can't keep chasing rabbits forever can you? I picked this one up as part of a DIY build, with expectations f holding it at least thru the middle of this decade. Well...maybe I'll chase a new rabbit before then (heh), given what AMD is doing...but for now I'm happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST CPU EVA!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    16 CORES 32 THREADS GREAT EXPIERIENCE IN VIDEO EDITING AND GAMING BUY RIGHT NOW

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 3950X is the best CPU you can buy for the price if you need lots of cores. Run cool for what it is and can game nicely. Not much of an overclocker, but you don't really need to overclock it. I highly recommend this CPU for those that need the cores and game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sixteen core of power!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a great CPU!. Amazing multi tasking and thread performance. I only recommend it if you use software development and virtual machines. Due it is extreme power but just when using on multithread work loads. Great high end product a great price. Intel didn't even is close to this product. They dream with get that good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This thing is a BEAST

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently made the change from Intel to AMD and could not be happier! I do a whole lot of multi-tasking and streaming and this does not slow me down. I can't brag about this enough to everyone around me. Paired it with MSI MEG 570 ACE, 64 GB of RAM and an MSI 2080ti. Just a beast!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing processor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super impressed with the Ryzen 3950x. Using it in a new build for Unreal Engine game development and animation. Works rock solid. Does run hot, so make sure you have a solid liquid cooling solution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome CPU for gaming.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This processor is great! I've been running games extremely well with an RTX 3090 and Cyberpunk 2077 looks absolutely amazing with this CPU. It's true that game can't hit 60fps at 4k, but if you pick the right DLSS settings, you can still get really close with everything maxed out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Performance for Power Users

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded to the 16 core Ryzen 3950X from an older 6 core Intel i7 5820K and it’s amazing how much processing power is available now for below $1000. This processor is definitely overkill solely for gaming, the myriad of 6 to 8 core processors available nowadays would be better options, but for anyone using it for professional or multithread workloads, the 3950X is without a doubt the best consumer processor available.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything I have thrown at this CPU, it has absolutely dominated! I am a pretty regular gamer and dabble in video and graphics editing! I have this paired with a NVIDIA 2080TI! Both of these monsters together are unstoppable!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for the best AMD processor and this has not disappointed me yet. I built a gaming PC and this has been performing amazing with my whole setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HEDT power in a desktop package

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Current daily driver. I have it set to a PPT limit of 87W to maximize efficiency but even then it rips through 4K60 video editing in DaVinci Resolve. Works nicely for some gaming as well :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Got a 5900x instead

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this and 2 days later they released info on the net gen cpu. I kept it incase I wasn't able to get one but, luckily I was able to get one and I returned this. Never used it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best processor I have ever owned!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This does it all! It games, it renders, it's awesome at every day apps! 9% cpu utilization while playing Ark survival evolved

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enthusiast Grade Mainstream CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great CPU for enthusiast and production usecaes. Pure gaming systems are better with a 3600 or 3700x.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great processor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There’s nothing I can say you don’t already know. This is one of the best processors available today. If it’s within your budget, don’t hesitate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The absolute best in the market!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gamers need the too of the line components to compete. And this is as too as too gets!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful CPU!Very happy with my purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very powerful CPU and YES AMD! Very happy with my purchase! It is just what I needed..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEAST CPU!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    AMD Has done it again Beast CPU runs everything I Throw at it. Would recommend to buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast for now!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What more to say? Paired with the x570 and pcie4 m.2 this thing screams.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMD Go team Red, previous Intel user

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing deal speed, price that blows Intel out of the water

    I would recommend this to a friend