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Feb 26, 2025 7:01 PM

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core/32-Thread AM4 Desktop Processor

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AAAWave has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-Thread Unlocked AM4 Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $294.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 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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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is priced slightly more ($2.40) than our front page deal from July 2024 which earned 25 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4500 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by DesertGardener | Staff
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AAAWave has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-Thread Unlocked AM4 Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $294.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is priced slightly more ($2.40) than our front page deal from July 2024 which earned 25 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4500 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by DesertGardener | Staff

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EdMcK515
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I have this, an absolute beast of a processor. Love it. Probably way overkill for my needs and most people's needs.
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GreenShoe4128
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I would consider going to AM5 instead, since you are not on AM4 it would perhaps not be wise as far as future upgrade path to jump head first into AM4 platform now since it is a dead end path for you after this CPU
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CyanFaucet7364
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Same, still rocking this and an RTX 3090 FE, no issues. I have no compelling reason to upgrade.
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Mar 3, 2025 12:27 PM
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slimdunkin117Mar 3, 2025 12:27 PM
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Quote from BeautifulJoke936 View quoted comment :
I bought a 5700x3D for $275 before taxes. Should I return and buy this instead ?
275$ is expensive but i guess you came in late..they were at like 180$ but all dried up at that price.
5700x3d is faster in games, 5950x is faster in processing
Mar 3, 2025 2:23 PM
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mistadvnMar 3, 2025 2:23 PM
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Quote from CyanFaucet7364 View quoted comment :
Same, still rocking this and an RTX 3090 FE, no issues. I have no compelling reason to upgrade.
same setup....finally changed thermal pastes on both after four years....running cool and smooth as buttuh...but i'll be looking on the sidelines tho...haha
Mar 3, 2025 3:41 PM
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CyanFaucet7364Mar 3, 2025 3:41 PM
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Quote from mistadvn View quoted comment :
same setup....finally changed thermal pastes on both after four years....running cool and smooth as buttuh...but i'll be looking on the sidelines tho...haha
In past generations, I was always someone who wanted the latest and greatest (hence buying a 5950X and 3090 FE during COVID when both were released). Now, if it satisfies my current needs, especially in this economy, I happily keep it and march on and don't get caught up in the current gen hype.
Mar 4, 2025 11:25 AM
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slimdunkin117Mar 4, 2025 11:25 AM
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Quote from CyanFaucet7364 View quoted comment :
In past generations, I was always someone who wanted the latest and greatest (hence buying a 5950X and 3090 FE during COVID when both were released). Now, if it satisfies my current needs, especially in this economy, I happily keep it and march on and don't get caught up in the current gen hype.
a 3090 is beefy..its one of those cards that keeps "high end" performance
Mar 5, 2025 12:06 AM
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flyalexairMar 5, 2025 12:06 AM
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Quote from slimdunkin117 View quoted comment :
275$ is expensive but i guess you came in late..they were at like 180$ but all dried up at that price.
5700x3d is faster in games, 5950x is faster in processing
Thanks. Had similar questions
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Mar 5, 2025 12:50 AM
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alvin12341Mar 5, 2025 12:50 AM
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Quote from GreenShoe4128 View quoted comment :
I would consider going to AM5 instead, since you are not on AM4 it would perhaps not be wise as far as future upgrade path to jump head first into AM4 platform now since it is a dead end path for you after this CPU
I'm still on my 4930k I built 10yrs ago, I never need to upgrade that I tho.should I get it or AM5? Right now 4930k is still enough with 4090. I know by the time I need to upgrade, not even am6 would be still available besides on eBay.
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Mar 5, 2025 1:23 PM
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slimdunkin117Mar 5, 2025 1:23 PM
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Quote from alvin12341 View quoted comment :
I'm still on my 4930k I built 10yrs ago, I never need to upgrade that I tho.should I get it or AM5? Right now 4930k is still enough with 4090. I know by the time I need to upgrade, not even am6 would be still available besides on eBay.
upgrade for what use

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Mar 14, 2025 5:57 AM
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scholzpdxMar 14, 2025 5:57 AM
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Quote from alvin12341 View quoted comment :
I'm still on my 4930k I built 10yrs ago, I never need to upgrade that I tho.should I get it or AM5? Right now 4930k is still enough with 4090. I know by the time I need to upgrade, not even am6 would be still available besides on eBay.
I've been putting together aliexpress 2011-3 Xeon builds and many of those CPUs are significantly faster both single thread and multithread. They also have a boatload of cache and they are sometimes significantly holding back a 6650XT when I test them. A 4090? Is this a joke?

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