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CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT// REL 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD · Zen 4 · AM5MSRP $699PERF INDEX 99/100
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor photo
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The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is AMD’s top-of-stack Zen 4 chip targeted at multi-threaded workloads. With 16 cores and 32 threads, it scores 99/100 on our 1440p gaming index. Boosts to 5.7 GHz under load. Integrated graphics let you boot without a dedicated GPU.

// CORE SPECS

CORES / THREADS
16 / 32
BASE CLOCK
4.5 GHz
BOOST CLOCK
5.7 GHz
L3 CACHE
64 MB
TDP
170 W
SOCKET
AM5
MEMORY CHANNELS
2
INTEGRATED GPU
Yes

// BENCHMARKS

PASSMARK SINGLE
4,356
PASSMARK MULTI
63,133
INDEX (1080P GAMING)
99 / 100
INDEX (1440P GAMING)
99 / 100
INDEX (4K GAMING)
99 / 100
INDEX (PRODUCTIVITY)
100 / 100

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