AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD has delivered a "mainstream" AM4 part that can rival and outcompete the best high-end desktop CPUs Intel has to offer. We’re seriously impressed with what the 3950X offers at $750. It’s an exceptionally good option for anyone after a powerful 16-core processor.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Nov 2019
16
Cores
32
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
105 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$718
Price
Release date:Nov 25, 2019Price at Launch:$749
Cores:16Threads:32
Base Clock:3.5 GHzBoost Clock:4.7 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:8 MBL3 Cache:64 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:105 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Matisse (Zen 2)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 44 Lanes
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X pricing

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Price Date
Current $718 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $812 Jul 31, 2025
Lowest* $399 Sep 11, 2025
Average $621
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

92

Average Score

Based on 19 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 2,454 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Compatible with most Socket AM4 motherboards
  • Completely unparalleled power efficiency
  • Native PCIe Gen 4.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Overkill for PC gamers
  • Doesn't always catch coffee lake in ST workloads
  • Extra PCIe lanes and quad-channel memory can benefit HEDT competitors

Today's review will look at AMD's third-gen Ryzen processors, a sort of family overview if you will. This feature will serve as a quick and easy reference for those wanting to compare the Ryzen 3, 5, 7 and 9 series processors. It's rare that we feature...

By TechSpot on

Today we're comparing the Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-9900KS in a massive number of games, using one of G.Skill's most premium 16GB memory kits, the Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 CL14. For those of you spending $600 or $750 on a CPU, purchasing best in class...

By TechSpot on
90

AMD has delivered a "mainstream" AM4 part that can rival and outcompete the best high-end desktop CPUs Intel has to offer. We’re seriously impressed with what the 3950X offers at $750. It’s an exceptionally good option for anyone after a powerful 16-core processor.

By TechSpot on
100

Intel may still have the edge in gaming, but if you’re going AMD – especially now that Threadripper starts at $1399 – the Ryzen 9 3900X and 3950X processors are unbeatable right now for workstation-class performance on a budget. It really is staggering just how good the Ryzen 9 3950X is for the money, even at $749.

By PCPer on
90

The Ryzen 9 3950X is a performance champ, going toe-to-toe with HEDT processors that should be in a different league. It may take a bit to keep cool, but if you follow AMD's guidance, you'll end up with a processor that takes on gaming and multi-core...

By TechRadar on
90

For users who want the best without going to the high-end desktop, the Ryzen 9 3950X has the best overall score out of all the chips we’ve ever tested. If you thought the 3900X didn't have enough power, the 3950X is your answer.

By AnandTech on
90

If you thought AMD was done upending the processor market in 2019, hold its drink: The Ryzen 9 3950X redefines what a CPU under $800 can do in multitasking, gaming, and content creation.

By PCMag on
90

But we don't think those chips will change the landscape much, the Ryzen 9 3950X just has too much to offer at a much lower overall cost. A capable X570 motherboard doesn't come cheap, but you gain access to the PCIe 4.0 interface as a nice bonus. Budget in a beefy cooler to assure enthusiast-class performance from your chip, and AMD's Ryzen 9 3950X is truly in a class of its own.

By TomsHardware on
90

AMD continues to bring excitement and new-found levels of performance and value to the PC. The Ryzen 9 3950X is an attractive processor from any angle and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering a flagship PC at this time. If you're a mega-tasker or regularly run applications that will benefit from its 16-cores and 32 threads, this is the processor to own right now.

By HotHardware on
90

The 18-core Intel Core i9-10980XE is out soon, as are AMD's own 24- and 32-core 3rd Gen Threadripper processors, but if our benchmarks are anything to go by, Ryzen 9 3950X ought to put up a good fight. Recommended for the power user who is already invested in the AMD AM4 ecosystem.

By Hexus on
90

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-core, 32-thread processor is a beast and changes what one can expect from a typical mainstream desktop platform.

By LegitReviews on
95

The Ryzen 9 3950X not only performs better than the higher core count competitor in many regards, but also excels at gaming unlike any other AMD CPU.

By TweakTown on
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