AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 100-100000059WOF Processor 16-Core 3.4GHz Socket AM4 CPU w/o Fan Retail

I ordered this to replace a 3950x chip that had gotten fried by a short in a bad component. Yes, I payed a lot more than MSRP for it but I'm glad to find a copy I could purchase during this time when they are scarce. The 5950x is a beast of a chip but it's also a better design. I was able to get the same 64Gb of RAM running with the same settings except that I was able to back down the LLC for RAM setting and move from max setting to 3 on a scale of 5. Despite this less intense LLC the L1 cache ran about 60% faster; L2 was a little faster and rate of exchange with L3 and RAM was about twice that of what I found for the 3950x testing with MEMTEST86. This means it runs faster and cooler at the same time. I attribute this to the fact that they've unified the L1 Cache to 2 areas instead of 4. All of this while running the RAM seamlessly under +/- 18 hours of intense testing with no errors at 3600Mhz, instead of the default 2133Mhz. (AsRock Creator x570 Mother board) You can't get 4 sticks of this much RAM to run at this speed - well beyond base spec for the chip -- without research and tweaking. However, it runs like a top once you find the design.

Running this stock, no PBO, just the default performance boosting. Boosts to 4.2 GHz. all cores during heavy usage, running at a safe 67 deg. C. Idles around 36 deg. C. Paired with Noctua NH-D15 air cooler, X570 motherboard w/ fully updated BIOS, and 64 GB. DDR4 3200 MHz. RAM. Running 24/7, no crashes, no issues - except that the USB disconnect issue may be occuring at times. Price was almost 2X retail. Very hard to find. It is what it is. I'm very happy with this having upgraded from 3700X. Multi-core performance is doubled and single-core performance is a bit snappier as well.

I upgraded to the 5950x from a 3900x & i think its a pretty sweet upgrade imo ! it is a Beast But I Dont Think a NZXT Kraken X73 is Enough Cooler for it (360mm AIO) Even with all 3 Fans running at 100% fan speed so just be aware is all i am saying ...Great CPU But Its hard to tame it when its at 100% full bore ! Maybe i should Explain a tad first Hot To me is 70-75c I Dont Want to run any thing above that !But amd says its fine to what 80-85c..Im just not going to do it but you can if ya want !

Great cpu for gaming. very fast. it does run hot. B550 or X570 motherboards

The shipper was quick and the item arrived new in the box. With a 360mm AIO idle temps were in the mid-40s C and maybe in the 70s c under load. I don't do any gaming, and this CPU allows me to rip through my productivity tasks and video editing on Premiere. I know I'm late to the party with this, but with the new AM5 platform and dropping prices, I'll be able to hang onto my current setup for a couple of more years until they work the bugs out of AM5 and the motherboard prices get more realistic.

Love this processor I bought 3 of these from this seller had the least errors and highest clock

This one arrived sealed in the original OEW box with no cooler (as described). Unfortunately it didn't come with the sticker plate you put on your case

The cpu came early and still had the AMD seal. Dont mind cut marks it was from my box cutter.