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Pros and cons

According to our processor expert

  • Overclock this processor for more processing power and shorter loading times.
  • Thanks to 16 cores and 32 threads, you can perform multiple demanding tasks at the same time, such as gaming, streaming, and extracting files at the same time.
  • With 72MB of combined cache, your processor runs superfast.
  • This processor only works with an AM4 (5th gen AMD) socket motherboard and 500 series chipset.
  • The 5950X has a TDP of 105W, so make sure you have good cooling and power supply.

Description

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is the crown piece in the Ryzen 5000 series. This CPU is suitable for high-end gaming as well as graphic professionals. You can edit photos and videos or make 3D animations, without your CPU bottlenecking. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 16 cores and 32 threads, so hyperthreading is possible. This ensures a 4.9GHz maximum clock speed and it uses the Zen 3 7nm architecture, which delivers high performance at low power consumption. Thanks to the 64MB L3 cache and 8MB L2 cache, this processor processes data extremely fast. The memory controller supports DDR4 RAM with a 3200MHz maximum memory speed.

    Advice from our processor expert about compatible components
  • Recommended video card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (FHD)
  • Recommended mother board:B550 or X570
  • Recommended RAM: DDR4-3200 up to 128GB


This is what you get

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Key specs

Socket (CPU)

AMD AM4

Processor cores

Hexadeca-Core (16)

Threads

32

Overclockable

Integrated graphics

Thermal design power

105 W

Turbo speed

4,9 GHz

Clock speed

3,4 GHz
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7,5/10 ()

In 2020/2021 the Crème de la Crème in terms of CPU

  • best CPU on the market
  • 16 core
  • bigger cache
  • price is firm
Multi-threaded applications love this CPU! Consumption is not too bad, and can be overclocked.
  • Koen

  • 10 December 2020

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

8,0/10 ()

Best of the best

  • Insanely powerful
  • Much less power hungry than Intel
  • Best CPU for gaming and editing
  • Works best with gen 4.0 motherboards
Insanely fast and well put together CPU. Runs all possible tasks that you throw at it and stays at the right temperature with a good water cooling.
  • Thomas

  • 4 June 2021

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

Insure your processor

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage
  • Manufacturing defects outside the warranty

What am I not insured for?

  • Damage you deliberately cause
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
  • Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

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How do I insure my processor?

First, add your processor to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

XCover Protection without theft cover
  • 3-year advance payment
    12,99 one-time payment (4,33 per year)
  • 2-year advance payment
    5,99 one-time payment (3,- per year)

The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Specifications

Product

Product number

871392

Manufacturer code

100-100000059WOF

Brand

AMD

Warranty

3 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

General properties

Socket (CPU)

AMD AM4

Processor family

Ryzen 9

Processor brand

AMD

AMD Processor Suffix

X (High clock speed)

Included by default

Installation kit

Speed and performance

Processor cores

Hexadeca-Core (16)

Number of performance cores

16

Threads

32

Clock speed

3,4 GHz

Turbo speed

4,9 GHz

Overclockable

Integrated graphics

Thermal design power

105 W

RAM properties

Number of memory channels

Dual channel (2)

Memory controller (CPU)

DDR4-3200

Maximum internal memory

128 GB
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