The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series features AMD EXPO Technology, delivering optimised settings and enhanced gaming performance. This technology ensures that your games run smoothly and look stunning, providing an immersive experience that takes your gaming to the next level. At the heart of the Ryzen 9000 Series are advanced AMD Ryzen Technologies. Precision Boost optimises performance for every task, dynamically adjusting clock speeds to deliver the power you need when you need it most. Smart Access Memory allows the CPU to fully utilise the GPU’s memory, resulting in faster performance and reduced latency, perfect for intensive gaming and creative workloads. The Ryzen 9000 Series supports the latest DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, preparing your system for the future with the bandwidth and speed necessary for next-generation graphics and storage solutions. This future-proofing ensures that your system remains cutting-edge, capable of handling the most demanding applications and games with ease. Security and efficiency are paramount with the Ryzen 9000 Series. Integrated security features protect your system from modern threats, while advanced thermal solutions keep your CPU cool and efficient, even under heavy loads. This ensures that your system remains reliable and secure, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Features Boost Clock up to 5.7GHz 16 Cores / 32 Threads Latest AM5 Platform PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 Support AMD Radeon Graphics AMD EXPO Technology AMD Ryzen Technologies Technical Specification Platform: Desktop Product Family: AMD Ryzen Processors Product Line: AMD Ryzen 9 Desktop Processors # of CPU Cores: 16 # of Threads: 32 Max. Boost Clock: Up to 5.7GHz Base Clock: 4.3GHz Graphics Model: AMD Radeon Graphics Graphics Core Count: 2 Graphics Frequency: 2200 MHz L1 Cache: 1280KB L2 Cache: 16MB L3 Cache: 64MB Default TDP: 170W Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes CPU Socket: AM5 Supporting Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870 Thermal Solution (PIB): FAN Not included Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95°C OS Support Windows 11 – 64-Bit Edition Windows 10 – 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer. What's in the Box AMD Ryzen 7 9950X 16-Core 4.3 GHz / 5.7 GHz AM5 CPU