AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: Overclocked to 6 GHz and Breaking Records

AMD’s upcoming flagship gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X, has been making waves with its remarkable performance. Benchmarked with a 6.0 GHz overclock, this Zen 5 chip showcases both single-core and multi-core prowess, outperforming its stock configuration and even rivaling Intel’s Core i9-14900KS.

Specifications

The Ryzen 9 9950X boasts impressive specs:

• 16 cores and 32 threads
• Base clock of 4.3 GHz
• Max boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
• 80 MB cache (64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2)
• TDP of 170W

Geekbench Performance

In Geekbench 5, the overclocked Ryzen 9 9950X achieved:

• Single-core score: 2795 points (12% uplift vs. Core i9-14900K)
• Multi-core score: 30,050 points (16% uplift vs. Core i9-14900K)

Moving to Geekbench 6, the chip scored:

• Single-core: 3706 points (10% better than stock Ryzen 9 9950X)
• Multi-core: 26,047 points (19% lead over stock Ryzen 9 9950X)

Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking

AMD pushed the limits by overclocking the processor to 6.6 and even 6.7 GHz using liquid nitrogen. However, this extreme method isn’t practical for everyday users. The impressive results were achieved in Cinebench, but Geekbench scores still demonstrate substantial gains.

Conclusion

The Ryzen 9 9950X is set to launch on August 15th, and pricing details are yet to be confirmed. With its exceptional performance, this CPU promises to be a game-changer for enthusiasts and professionals alike.