AMD has provided truly stellar support to its Socket AM4 platform, providing motherboards with new processors almost a decade after its initial launch. However, none are as powerful as Ryzen 9 5950X which still holds its own against more contemporary chips despite its age. This CPU still has plenty to give if you’re searching for a high-value hero to power your next system but you’ll need to grab one fast.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
“There’s simply no better option for those in search of the best AM4 has to offer.”
You’ll find Ryzen 9 5950X on the digital shelf for £249.98 direct from Amazon. That’s a welcome 16% (£48.02) saving from its list price, and the most affordable the processor’s ever been. For a bonus bit of trivia, this is also well below the launch MSRP of £750. The CPU is also available in small numbers from the storefront in some European territories including France, but those in the United States will need to rely on other sellers. Fresh stock is evidently growing understandably scarce.
Boot up Ryzen 9 5950X and you have 16 Zen 3 cores and 32 threads at your disposal, running at a base clock of 3.4GHz with the ability to boost up to 4.9GHz. That’s all with a relatively small power draw of 105W behind it, making it particularly efficient compared to today’s flagship chips. There’s simply no better option for those in search of the best AM4 has to offer.
Looking back at Core i9-14900K review, the last time we put Ryzen 9 5950X through its paces, it’s clear that the processor shines brightest in multi-core workloads. Its single-core chops are less-impressive but it still turns in gaming performance that’s difficult to argue with when paired with GeForce RTX 4090.
For the power-conscious among you, Ryzen 9 5950X remains the most efficient processor of its era. Socket AM5 successors are superior in this regard but that’s besides the point if you’re looking for a drop-in AM4 upgrade. That said, the value you can extract from this now-£250 chip for a new build is potently high.
As AMD continues to focus on building out its Socket AM5 platform, these promotions feel like the final farewell to Ryzen 9 5950X is approaching. A powerful processor almost five-years ago, it’s well worth considering today under the right circumstances. Just don’t spend too long figuring out if it’s the right fit for you, or you might find yourself staring down an empty shelf.
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