
Runs cooler

-AM5 Processor, built on AMD's latest "Zen 5" architecture -Absolutely great performance for gaming -Very good performance in productivity -Very strong single-core performance -Great compatibility with AMD exclusive features such as "Precision Boost Overdrive" which can unlock even more performance.

-Great at Multitasking -Uses power in an efficient way -Has overclock potential


Worked with no issues out of the box When paired with a Gigabyte B650E Aorus Elite X AC ICE MB I managed to get 6400MT/s (from the default 4800MT/s) after overclocking the memory sticks, and so far I had no issues with stability With the Gigabyte B650E Aorus Elite X AC ICE MB I can have an external GPU (on the main PCIe socket) at x16 lanes, and also have an NVME SSD on the "M2B_CPU" slot. Using the first "M2A_CPU" slot would cause the main PCIe socket to share some lanes with the external GPU Easy to cool with a cheap air cooler, as it is only 65W TDP.

- Paired with an RX 6600 I got for $220 and a $30 cooler this thing can handle Cyberpunk on High settings, at 70-80% usage, between 4.1- 4.2GHz, barely using over 30W and temps staying around 60 degrees.

IN COMPARING THE INTEL I CORE 5 14600K WITH AMD'S COMPARABLE VALUED CPU, INTEL BLOWS THEM AWAY. NOT ONLY IS THE PRICE BETTER BUT THE PERFORMANCE IS WAY BETTER. 189 DOLLARS YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH THIS. I'VE PURCHASED A FEW OF THESE FOR MY NUMEROUS BUILDS OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW MONTHS FOR GAMING. I KNOW THAT THE AM5 ........X3D PROCESSORS HAVE THAT L2 CACHE BUT FOR THE PRICE IM PAYING FOR THE INTEL PROCESSOR IM VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS

Bought this from the 'rainforest (newegg wont let me say it), part number was off by one digit, qr code refused to scan so unable to verify on my end that it is authentic and text was oddly off and faded. The one from newegg had exact matching serial and parts number, qr code immediately work, and al the text and labeling were flawless. AMD support claims the 'rainforest' 9950x3d was genuine but it did not set well with me (attention to detail must be a requirement for items of this nature). CPU works with no issue and my roomate has a free cpu (and motherboard and ram cause i had to buy the bundle to get the cpu due to stock).

Does everything I want no matter what fast

Supported by my existing AM4 motherboard. As a fan of Ryzen CPUs, this was a relatively inexpensive upgrade that should last me a few years. Comes with a Wraith Prism heatsink/fan.

Fast and efficient Handles undervolting and low tdp ( max 120v set) like a champ with no issues Benchmark scores across the board were withing 15pts of 14900k under s200 overclock


Super Fast

Excellent performance. You definitely need a good cooler. I'm using a 420mm from corsair push/pull to keep this baby cool. It's keeping it at 77c underload

Very fast processor, much better than my intel core i9 13900, and produces more frames in games for my RTX 4090

Replaced an ancient i5 and GTX 560 and runs faster and quieter including in the games my kids play (Roblox and Minecraft).


-Great Performance -Came with free games

Good price, great performance and fast shipping

Draws about 210 watts friends Intel next level down 336 watts