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: 2020-11-05, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 9 5950X are hands-down incredible winners. While processor company marketing claims are sometimes dubious and not necessarily relevant to Linux users and their open-source workloads/software, after testing the Ryzen 9 5900X...
Abstract: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X / 5950X processors ZEN was Bronze, ZEN2 was Silver, and ZEN3 is GoldOh yeah! We examine ZEN3, specifically the new Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X. Released by AMD as a new architecture that will once again attack Intel, this round with a substa...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Here's our first look at the new Ryzen 5000 CPU series, starting with a full review of the Ryzen 9 5950X flagship. As a direct replacement to the R9 3950X, the new chip packs 16 cores with SMT support for 32 threads. The suggested retail price has been in...
Published: 2020-10-08, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
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Abstract: AMD Announces Ryzen 5000 Series ProcessorsAMD has announced its first ZEN3 based Ryzen 5000 processors. In this article, we'll recap what has been announced and what we can expect. Man, it has been a long wait. But then again, has it really been that long...
AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X is an absolute beast of a CPU and will be a solid upgrade for creative professionals who need extra horsepower in IPC and multi-core workloads.The biggest indicator here is the Realbench Heavy Multitasking that takes a Handbrake encodi...
Abstract: Since introducing its Ryzen series of desktop processors into the PC market, AMD has consistently increased core counts and core clocks, shrunk its transistor size to 7nm, and modified its architecture to be more efficient all on the same motherboard sock...
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: Gordon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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...
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...
