Testseek.com have collected 110 expert reviews of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4GHz Socket AM4 and the average rating is 91%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4GHz Socket AM4.
November 2020
(91%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
130 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
HEDT-like performance
Large performance increase over previous generation
Huge IPC gains
Gaming performance improved
Unbeatable application performance
Compatible with existing AM4 motherboards
Greatly improved low-threaded performance
Multiplier u
16-cores and 32-threads on mainstream
The ZEN 3 architecture brings with it a lot of improvements
Still on the AM4 socket
Ryzen Master software
16 cores and 32 threads – chews away what ever task you throw at it
105W TDP – Excellent Thermal efficiency
Easy over-clocking / management with Ryzen Master tool
Compatible with B450
B550
X470 and X570 Chipset based motherboards
Stellar productivity performance for the price
Low TDP
Strong gaming results across multiple titles
Outperforms competing Intel HEDT options
16 cores / 32 threads
Amazing performance
Unlocked for overclocking
PCIe 4.0
Zen 3 architecture with 105W TDP
Fantastic multi-threaded performance
Eco mode has huge potential
Massive boost in single-threaded speed
The editors didn't like
High price
Multi-CCD design costs some performance
Slightly limited by power/TDP
CPU cooler not included
No integrated graphics
Availability
Expensive
Supply is limited
Could be an overkill for most consumers
Price creep sets in above 12 cores for most users
Game frame rates for lightly threaded titles are so-so
Published: 2021-01-02, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: AMD may have unleashed its Zen 3 architecture to the public in 2020, but this is the year that its latest generation CPU architecture will really spread its wings. In the coming months, the Ryzen 5000 series on the desktop will become more readily availab...
Published: 2020-12-28, Author: Chris , review by: pcmag.com
Stellar productivity performance for the price, Low TDP, Strong gaming results across multiple titles, Outperforms competing Intel HEDT options
Price creep sets in above 12 cores for most users, Game frame rates for lightly threaded titles are so-so
The 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X is the perfect pick for AMD-loyal content creators who needs tons of multithreaded muscle in a reasonably priced CPU on a mainstream platform...
16-cores and 32-threads on mainstream, The ZEN 3 architecture brings with it a lot of improvements, Still on the AM4 socket, Ryzen Master software
Availability
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X really sits in a category all its own. Its only real competition is the previous Ryzen 9 3950X and maybe some high-end desktop (HEDT) processors. The problem with comparing to HEDT processors is that the platform itself is more expen...
Published: 2020-11-26, Author: Paul , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: With the Ryzen 5000 series, it's fair to say that AMD has finally, and fully, eclipsed Intel's performance dominance in desktop PCs. AMD's flagship $799 Ryzen 9 5950X has landed in our labs, boasting 16 cores and 32 threads bristling with the potent new Z...
Abstract: Many will see today as an historic shift in computing power. With its new Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs, AMD has finally knocked Intel to the floor, and is raising its boxing gloves in victory as the flash bulbs pop and the ref declares a winner. The headline t...
Published: 2020-11-06, Author: Dr. , review by: techarp.com
Abstract: Built on the new Zen 3 architecture, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X promises to offer unparalleled 16-core, 32-thread performance!Take a look at its performance in our in-depth review, and find out why we gave it our Reviewer's Choice Award!The AMD Ryzen 5000 seri...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: AMD made some bold claims when it unveiled the Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 series during its event early last month. Terms like “historic IPC uplift”, “fastest for gamers”, and “leading power efficiency” -- among a few other superlatives -- were bandied about...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Dr. , review by: anandtech.com
Abstract: When AMD announced that its new Zen 3 core was a ground-up redesign and offered complete performance leadership, we had to ask them to confirm if that's exactly what they said. Despite being less than 10% the size of Intel, and very close to folding as a...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
Abstract: AMD could be forgiven for deciding that what they really want is some resting on their laurels (and their hardys). After all, the Ryzen launch wasn't all that long ago and, if you'll forgive a little metaphor, really led to a new sunrise in the land of...
