AMD's flagship Zen 5 processor delivers exceptional single-threaded performance and efficiency. We test gaming, productivity, and power consumption.
제품 사양
| 가격 | $599 USD (약 87만원) |
| 출시일 | 2024년 8월 15일 |
| 제조사 | AMD |
| architecture | Zen 5 (TSMC 4nm) |
| cores | 16코어 / 32스레드 |
| baseClock | 4.3 GHz |
| boostClock | 5.7 GHz |
| l2Cache | 16MB |
| l3Cache | 64MB |
| tdp | 170W |
| socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| memorySupport | DDR5-5600 (최대 192GB) |
| pcie | PCIe 5.0 (28레인) |
| integratedGraphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X represents AMD's strongest push yet into high-performance desktop computing. Built on the new Zen 5 architecture using TSMC's 4nm process, this 16-core, 32-thread processor sets new standards for both performance and efficiency.
Zen 5 delivers a massive 16% IPC improvement over Zen 4. Combined with higher clock speeds reaching up to 5.7GHz boost, the 9950X dominates in single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-thread, it scores 2,250 points—the highest we've ever seen.
Multi-threaded performance is equally impressive. The 9950X scores over 40,000 in Cinebench R23 multi-thread, trading blows with Intel's i9-14900K while using significantly less power.
Gaming performance is excellent. In our 1080p gaming tests designed to be CPU-limited, the 9950X delivered an average of 5-8% higher frame rates than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in non-3D-cached titles. For gaming specifically, the 9800X3D remains king, but the 9950X is no slouch.
Power efficiency is where Zen 5 really shines. The 170W TDP keeps temperatures manageable, and actual power draw under gaming loads rarely exceeds 120W. This is a stark contrast to Intel's power-hungry alternatives.
The AM5 platform continues to mature, with DDR5-6000 being the sweet spot for memory. PCIe 5.0 support for both storage and graphics ensures future-proofing.
At $599, the 9950X is priced competitively against Intel's Core i9-14900K. For users who need both excellent single-threaded performance and strong multi-threaded capabilities, it's an easy recommendation.