Product Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
General Specifications
Brand
AMD
AMD
Model
Ryzen 9 3900X
Ryzen 9 3950X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Higher speeds. More memory. Wider bandwidth. You must push every lever, squeeze every ounce, and leave nothing on the table. AMD's Ryzen 9 processor was designed to break expectations and set a new standard for high-performance processors.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz 16-Core AM4 Processor is a powerful 16-core processor with 32 threads, designed for socket AM4 motherboards. Built with Zen 2 architecture, the third-generation 7nm Ryzen processor offers increased performance compared to its predecessor.
Package Size
Height
5.7 in.
5.8 in.
Width
5.7 in.
5.8 in.
Depth
5.7 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
2.28 lbs.
0.8 lbs.
Details
Socket
AM4
AM4
Lithography
7 nm
7 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Matisse
Matisse
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- I love that AMD is using AM4 still which gives you some backwards compatibility with motherboard selection.
- Still AM4-compatible! Perfect for my case.
- Check your motherboard compatibility for the AM4 Matisse. Easy to setup.
- Its just so damn good, easy to drop in to an existing AM4 motherboard.
- Seems like a good upgrade for older AM4 boards.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- The top of the line AM4 model and I absolutely like this!
- Works amazing! Easy to install. AM4 socket.
- Best CPU i've ever owned. Huge upgrade from my i5 6600k. Great AM4 socket.
- This CPU is really a beast! Easy to install with this socket.
- Socket AM4, easy to install for my case.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
12
16
CPU Threads
24
32
Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
4.7 GHz
Max TDP
105 W
105 W
Max Temperature
95 °C
95 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- The clocks and boost speeds run speedier, and this is stable with my memory.
- The higher clock speed is noticeable. I like it.
- I've had no problems hitting and exceeding the advertised clock speeds.
- It not have the fastest core clock speed of all processors out there.
- The only issue is the boost clock not reaching the advertised 4.6GHz but AMD promised to fix that in upcoming BIOS updates.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- I can keep higher all core speeds longer. I like it.
- My RAM runs at its rated speed, everything is blazing fast. Great CPU.
- The speed in which I can now render videos is unbelievable!
- Speed, FPS, and smoothness are all I get while playing Metro, Gears tactics, Rage 2 at ultra graphics.
- Went from a Ryzen 7 to the Ryzen 9 and there will be no going back. Great speed!
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
768 kB
1000 kB
L2 Cache Size
6000 kB
8000 kB
L3 Cache Size
64000 kB
64000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
47.68 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- 24-thread CPU with a massive 64MB L3 cache.
- 12 Cores 24 Threads - with a massive L3 Cache.
- With 3900X, memory is stable at 3000 MHz.
- Easy to overclock memory. Massive L3 Cache!
- Got this installed and running. It's a beast! Great memory and cache.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Unlocked Desktop Processor
- It has a great memory controller. I recommend.
- Has DDR4 type of memory. Great.
- Perfect CPU for my needs with good memory and speed.
- For games! Good speeds and memory!
- DDR4 memory is perfect for my case. I like it.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
No
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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