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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core/32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 16 Cores, 32 Threads
  • 3.4 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.9 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 8MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Default TDP: 105W
  • Zen 3 Architecture

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Newegg also has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

MicroCenter also has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $379.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Skull_Angel for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 16 Cores, 32 Threads
  • 3.4 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.9 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 8MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Default TDP: 105W
  • Zen 3 Architecture

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Quote from TenseSink6569 View quoted comment :
Why would anyone get this over an X3D or a 7000 series processor

It might make sense if someone is already heavily invested in the AM4 platform, but this would have to be a somewhat specific edge case where they can't live without additional cores.
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Quote from TenseSink6569 View quoted comment :
Why would anyone get this over an X3D or a 7000 series processor
If you already have a AM4 socket MB that will support it and want a near HEDT style processor for workstation tasks.
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Gb1908Jan 11, 2024 10:31 PM
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Seems too little too late. AMD are releasing new AM4 processors with more cache to make up for the fact that the low cache gimped gaming on X processors. Also there is weak demand for AM5 whilst ddr5 latencies suck BIGTIME and pcie5/nvme lane design is super expensive on mobos
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Quote from Gb1908 View quoted comment :
Seems too little too late. AMD are releasing new AM4 processors with more cache to make up for the fact that the low cache gimped gaming on X processors. Also there is weak demand for AM5 whilst ddr5 latencies suck BIGTIME and pcie5/nvme lane design is super expensive on mobos
5950x is not a gaming CPU so I dont know why its lumped together with the X3D. Not many productivity apps I know of uses L3 cache.

400 dollars for 16 cores 32 threads is a decent deal especially if you dont want to upgrade to AM5.

If you're going to use your PC mainly for gaming, this wouldn't even be on your radar.
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Quote from TenseSink6569 View quoted comment :
Why would anyone get this over an X3D or a 7000 series processor
Someone who already has an AM4 system. Why spend 700$ for a platform change when they can spend 400$ for a huge upgrade?

Considering AMD is still supporting AM4 with more processors this year.

Plus for video editing and real cpu insensitive programs this is actually hugely more powerful than a 7800x3d
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$399 at Newegg [newegg.com] too
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Quote from TenseSink6569 View quoted comment :
Why would anyone get this over an X3D or a 7000 series processor
X3D is good for gaming.
Not everyone is all into gaming.

Some run virtual machines or docker/containers to provide services to small home or small office.

Some run Android emulators to bot games to get virtual game items in mobile games.

If one still got a lot of DDR4 RAM sticks from all of these years ago and got an old/used AM4 board, it makes sense to stick with 5950x.

Some use 16 cores to mine the cryptos. There was a time when it makes sense in $$ to have 5950x and not 7950x because the DDR5 costs, AM5 board costs, CPU costs etc.
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madshakesJan 12, 2024 2:25 AM
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when's this gonna be $200?
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JonathanJ7608Jan 12, 2024 3:26 AM
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Perfect cpu for 3d rendering like Blender .. although $400 still seems high, I think I payed that 2 years ago.
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Quote from madshakes View quoted comment :
when's this gonna be $200?
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JonathanS2652Jan 12, 2024 3:58 AM
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What's the recommendation for a gaming pc with streaming capabilities? Mostly Fortnite,Minecraft, Roblox, and some streaming, minimal video editing for YouTube? I'd like a family project assembling it.

Case, monitor,cooling, and Windows I can figure out.

I just need a mobo, graphics card, ram, psu, cpu recommendations from the Slickdeals crew.
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Sydd_GribblerJan 12, 2024 4:53 AM
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Probably shouldn't get this as I have a 3900x and I don't really need the extra cores. But something about maxing out my AM4 platform with the top processor is appealing.
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Quote from JonathanJ7608 View quoted comment :
Perfect cpu for 3d rendering like Blender .. although $400 still seems high, I think I payed that 2 years ago.
I've never seen this south of 450-500$ before
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Luigis3rdcousinJan 12, 2024 4:56 AM
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I need a cpu that can run task manager to view all the cores, does anyone think this CPU could power that?
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