What socket and motherboard chipset does the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X require?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X uses the AM4 socket and is compatible with chipsets: B450, X470, B550, X570.

What memory does the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X support?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X supports DDR4-3200. Maximum supported memory is 128 GB.

Technical Snapshot

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a desktop processor for the AM4 platform, based on the Zen 2 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) architecture (TSMC 7 nm). It features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and boost up to 4.7 GHz. The CPU has 64 MB of L3 cache with a 105 W base TDP. Memory support includes DDR4-3200.

Use Case: High-end gaming, content creation, workstation computing
Compatibility: AM4 motherboard
Category: Desktop Processor — Zen 2 (Zen 2 (Matisse))

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Ryzen 9 3950X

16-Core 32-Thread @ 4.7 GHz | AM4 Socket

Ordering Code 100-100000051WOF

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Category Desktop Processors

Cores

4.7 GHz

Max Boost

64 MB

L3 Cache

Threads

105W

TDP

TSMC 7 nm

Process

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Processor Architecture & Cores

Codename	Zen 2 (Matisse)
Product Code	3950X
Cores / Threads	16 / 32
SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading)	Yes
Process	TSMC 7 nm
Socket	AM4

Performance & Frequency

Base Clock	3.5 GHz
Max Boost Clock	4.7 GHz
Precision Boost 2 / Overdrive	Enabled
Overclocking	Unlocked

Cache Hierarchy

L3 Cache	64 MB
L2 Cache (Total)	8 MB
L2 Cache per Core	512 KB

Memory Support

Memory Type	DDR4-3200
Max Memory	128 GB
Channels	2
ECC Support	Yes

Thermal & Power

TDP (Processor Base Power)	105 W
Socket	AM4

Graphics

Connectivity

PCIe Version	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	24 lanes

Product Information

Launch Date	Q4 2019
Ordering Code (Box)	100-100000051WOF
Ordering Code (Tray)	100-000000051
Compatible Chipsets	B450, X470, B550, X570

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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket and chipset does the Ryzen 9 3950X use?

The Ryzen 9 3950X uses the AM4 socket and is compatible with B450, X470, B550, X570.

What memory does the Ryzen 9 3950X support?

The Ryzen 9 3950X supports DDR4-3200 with a maximum of 128 GB across 2 channels.