The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor is based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture (2014). It has 16 cores with 32 Threads. More cores provide increased power for programs that take advantage of a larger number of cores. Threads allow the processor to execute multiple applications simultaneously, performing tasks faster. Its maximum frequency is 5.7 Ghz.

The Cache memory it incorporates is 64 MB. Cache memory is a very important feature as the larger it is, the less time the processor requires to retrieve data from the computer's main memory, significantly increasing performance.

It has the AM5 Socket and will need to be hosted on a motherboard with a corresponding Socket. It is an unlocked processor, which means it can be overclocked for higher performance. Finally, a cooler is not included. You will need to purchase a separate cooler for the processor, which is necessary.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is usually chosen by users who handle heavy applications and fully utilize multi-thread applications.