AMD Ryzen & EPYC CPU

7950X

AMD Ryzen & EPYC CPU Ryzen 9 (Zen 4) In Stock

Zen 4 desktop processor with 16 cores, 32 threads and a 5.7 GHz boost clock on the AM5 platform.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture and the AM5 platform. It runs at a 4.5 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.7 GHz, carries 64 MB of L3 cache and a 170 W default TDP, and supports DDR5 memory with ECC and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. The 16 cores make it a strong fit for content creation, software compilation, simulation and virtualization on a single-socket workstation, while the high boost clock keeps interactive workloads responsive. Because AM5 is a common platform, motherboards and coolers are widely available, and the socket is designed to be supported across multiple processor generations. The processor includes integrated Radeon graphics, so a system can boot and display without a discrete card, and the platform exposes the security features AMD builds into its client processors. For buyers building fleets of workstations or desktops, the predictable platform and large ecosystem make sourcing straightforward. Every processor is factory-traceable and ships with an import declaration, a certificate of origin and RoHS documentation. BeiLuo holds mainstream Ryzen parts in regional stock and our FAE team helps match the processor to a motherboard, memory kit and thermal solution.

FAE Professional Review

The 7950X is the processor we suggest when a workstation must do both heavy multithreaded work and keep single-thread tasks snappy. It is easy to cool with a good air or liquid cooler, and the AM5 platform makes board and memory sourcing simple. Pick a motherboard whose VRM and memory support match the sustained load you plan to run.
ParameterValue
SeriesRyzen 9 (Zen 4)
Cores / Threads16 / 32
Base / Boost Clock4.5 / 5.7 GHz
L3 Cache64 MB
SocketAM5
TDP170 W

Application Circuits

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Workstations and content creation

Reference circuits and application schematics for Workstations and content creation are available from our FAE team.

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Software development and compilation

Reference circuits and application schematics for Software development and compilation are available from our FAE team.

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Virtualization and lab servers

Reference circuits and application schematics for Virtualization and lab servers are available from our FAE team.

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Simulation and rendering

Reference circuits and application schematics for Simulation and rendering are available from our FAE team.

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High-end gaming and streaming

Reference circuits and application schematics for High-end gaming and streaming are available from our FAE team.

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Alternative Part Numbers

ModelPackageNoteAction
9654 EPYC 9654 for far higher core count on SP5 View

Complementary Part Numbers

ModelPackageNoteAction
RX7900XTX Radeon RX 7900 XTX for graphics and compute View

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 7950X include integrated graphics?

Yes. The 7950X includes integrated Radeon graphics, so the system can display and boot without a discrete card, which is useful for headless bring-up and troubleshooting.

Add a Radeon card for gaming, 3D or compute workloads.

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What memory should I pair with it?

Use DDR5 memory with ECC where the workload needs it, and follow the motherboard's qualified memory list for the speeds and capacities it supports.

Four DIMMs at high speed may reduce the achievable memory clock, so plan capacity and speed together.

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