In addition to the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper and TRX40 motherboard lineup, AMD has also announced its flagship mainstream processor, the 16 Core Ryzen 9 3950X would be arriving on shelves on 25th November for $749 US.

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Launching November 25th - 16 Cores, 32 Threads, Up To 4.7 GHz CPU With Liquid Cooling Requirement

So in order to make today's launch more exciting, AMD decided to announce the official availability of two more processors on the mainstream segment, the Ryzen 9 3950X and the Athlon 3000G. For all we know, nothing about the Ryzen 9 3950X has changed but AMD did unveil some new & official performance numbers for the chip. Before we talk about the performance, let's take one good look at the specifications.

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16 Core CPU Specifications

In terms of specifications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X will feature the 7nm Zen 2 core architecture. There will be three chiplets on the Ryzen 9 interposer which include two Zen 2 dies and a single I/O die which is based on a 14nm process node. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X will be fully enabled, offering 16 cores and 32 threads. This core configuration has never been available on mainstream platforms such as AM4. Even the 12 core, 24 thread Ryzen 9 3900X configuration wasn't seen on mainstream platforms until AMD launched it, bringing high core counts, that used to be HEDT exclusive, down to mainstream users.

In terms of clock speeds, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X runs at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and boosts to a blisteringly fast 4.7 GHz which is the highest for AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series processor. The chip will feature 72 MB of total cache and just like the other Ryzen 9 parts, feature a TDP of 105W. The TDP is based on the base frequency numbers so it will actually be higher when the chip boosts or is manually overclocked by users.

When it comes to overclocking, we also know that like all other Ryzen CPUs, the Ryzen 9 3950X will feature a soldered design that should help deliver better thermals than TIM. AMD has clearly stated that the Ryzen 9 3950X operates best when coupled with a liquid cooler so if you're planning to buy one, make sure you either get one of the high-end AIO liquid coolers or do a custom loop setup yourself. The processor is scheduled for launch on the 25th of November for a price of $749 US.

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