The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor is powerful enough to run any game smoothly, and you can get one for $364.99 shipped, originally $446.99. In addition to its 4.9 GHz Max Boost, the processor comes unlocked for overclocking, complete with 72 MB of cache as well as DDR-3200 support. Product page.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor
- The best processor for gamers meets the best processor for creators, with 16 cores and 32 processing threads
- Can deliver elite 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games
- Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended
The Ryzen 9 5950X is compatible with the Socket AM4 platform and supports PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards. One mod we don’t recommend is putting a 2.2-pound copper bar on the processor for cooling purposes. Just for comparison purposes, this processor is far more powerful than the one found in the AOKZOE A2.
Noticeable upgrade from a 3900x. Main system components are this 5950x, an ASUS TUF RTX4090, 64GB 3200MHz DDR4, and a Samsung 980 Pro 2TB boot SSD. Noticeable improvement in system responsiveness with apps launching faster and web browsing feeling more fluid. Adobe Lightroom is much faster with the lag gone when tweaking photos,” said one reviewer.
