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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor Kit with ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor Kit with ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • 16 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 4.3 GHz Base | 5.7 GHz Max Boost
  • Zen 5 Architecture
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Start your gaming build right with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor Kit with ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard from B&H. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor fits in the AM5 socket of this ASUS TUF GAMING motherboard. With both the processor and motherboard ready to go, you can focus on purchasing the rest of your build, such as the graphics card, memory (RAM), storage, power supply, and case.
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Start your gaming build right with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor Kit with ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard from B&H. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor fits in the AM5 socket of this ASUS TUF GAMING motherboard. With both the processor and motherboard ready to go, you can focus on purchasing the rest of your build, such as the graphics card, memory (RAM), storage, power supply, and case.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor

Take your computing experiences to a new level with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor. Featuring 16 cores and 32 threads with 64MB of L3 Cache, this desktop processor quickly loads and multitasks demanding applications.

Designed for socket AM5 motherboards using the powerful Zen 5 4nm architecture, this Ryzen processor offers exceptional performance. With a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 5.7 GHz, the Ryzen 9 9950X delivers the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 5 technology and 5600 MHz ECC DDR5 RAM with compatible motherboards.

This processor has a 170W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Integrated Radeon Graphics delivers rich visuals.

Precision Boost 2
AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.
Precision Boost Overdrive
Precision Boost Overdrive technology takes advantage of your compatible motherboard's design to boost clock speeds higher and for longer periods of time. It also allows you overclock the processor at the touch of a button.
AMD Ryzen Master Utility
Personalized Performance
The AMD Ryzen Master Utility provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations. Use it to configure performance parameters for the active cores and adjust memory times. You can also optimize general performance or fine tune your favorite applications.
System Monitoring
Monitor your system in real-time using the AMD Ryzen Master Utility, which features a histogram of per-core clock rates and temperature, including average and peak readings.
UPC: 730143315272
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard

Enjoy rich and immersive gaming experiences with the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard as your foundation for your custom build. Supporting AMD 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors and fast connectivity, this durable socket AM5 motherboard is ready for overclocked components and demanding AI workloads.

Four DDR5 DIMM slots are available, supporting up to 192GB of memory for smooth multitasking, large projects, and demanding applications. For storage, you can install up to two M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSDs alongside an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive and one M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 drive. There are also two SATA III connectors. A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available for powerful graphics cards while the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports compatible expansions. With two USB4 ports on the rear panel, you can connect 40 Gb/s compatible devices or a USB-C compatible 8K display. They are complemented by three 10 Gb/s compatible USB-A ports, four 5 Gb/s USB-A Gen 1 ports, and one USB-A 2.0 port. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with fast connections to compatible network devices. Windows 11 is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features.

AI Solutions
AI Overclocking
Maximize CPU performance with predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings, pushing your system to its limits.
AI Cooling II
Maintain optimal thermals and reduced noise with dynamic fan speed adjustments based on CPU temperatures.
AI Networking II
Optimize network performance and help ensure seamless connectivity and maximized Wi-Fi 7 speeds.
Intelligent Overclocking
Dynamic OC Switcher
The Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced current protection mechanism to help prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.​
Core Flex
Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control power and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can set breakpoints to gradually reduce CPU core frequency as temperature or current increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate power, current, and temperature limits independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
Intelligent Control
ASUS DriverHub
Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.
Power Saving
Leverage all-around energy efficiency settings to optimize power consumption.
ASUS GlideX
Using this app enables smooth screen sharing and control across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via wired or wireless connections, across multiple platforms.
Armoury Crate
Customize Aura Sync RGB and control ASUS devices using the Armoury Crate software.
Performance
Premium Power Design
Sporting 16(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages with two 8-pin ProCool power connectors, the TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI delivers reliable and stable performance with high-core count CPUs, graphics cards, and other power-intensive components. The Digi+ VRM provides real-time voltage control while the durable chokes, capacitors, and eight-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around voltage regulators and offers greater overclocking headroom.
Overclocking Memory
With the TUF GAMING motherboard, you can extract all the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.
DDR5 Memory
For those looking to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, extensive AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support and a wide array of UEFI settings provide a variety of performance tweaks.
ASUS AEMP
Memory modules without AMD EXPO support can use the ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) firmware feature, which automatically detects memory chips and provides optimized frequency, timing, and voltage profiles that you can quickly apply.
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Support
Each of the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots provide up to 128 Gb/s data transfers with compatible SSDs. All M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations for enhanced performance.
Cool Design
Designed for overclocking, the TUF GAMING motherboard maintains optimal performance and stability with fan and AIO pump headers, a dedicated fan circuit, and enlarged heat sinks for the M.2 slots and VRM.
High-Speed Connectivity
PCIe 5.0 Expansion Slots
Doubling the data speed of the previous generation, the PCIe 5.0 slot allows you to install high-end graphics cards and other expansions. A PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is also available for compatible expansions.
Dual USB4 Connectivity
Transfer massive project files with 40 Gb/s compatible storage drives. The USB4 ports also allow you to connect either one 8K monitor or two 4K displays for enhanced multitasking.
Front 20G USB-C
This motherboard features a 20 Gb/s USB-C front panel connector for speedy data transfers with compatible devices. Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology provides up to 30W charging with compatible devices.
Ultrafast Networking
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 supports 160 MHz bandwidth on the 6 GHz band and 4096 QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) ensures stable connections and low latency, supporting 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands for enhanced coverage and throughput.
2.5G Ethernet
An onboard 2.5G Ethernet port provides fast and stable connectivity to compatible wired devices.
DIY Friendly
PCIe Slot Q-Release
A physical lever unlocks the first PCIe slot's security latch with one tap, which simplifies the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it's time to upgrade.
Q-Antenna
With Q-Antenna, attaching a Wi-Fi antenna to your PC is a snap. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place.
M.2 Q-Latch
The ASUS Q-Latch allows you to install or remove an M.2 SSDs without the need for specific tools or screws. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly detach it with one tap.
Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components are functioning normally during startup. It can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed.
BIOS FlashBack
BIOS FlashBack makes BIOS updates easy. Just load the BIOS file onto a FAT32 USB stick, insert it into the BIOS FlashBack port, and press a button. No CPU or memory needed.
Protection
SafeSlot and SafeDIMM
With SafeSlot technology, the PCIe 5.0 slot is reinforced with a metal sheath that ensures secure card installation and dependable performance. The SafeDIMM sheath protects memory modules so that you can insert them with accuracy and speed.
ESD Guards
Special TVS diodes boost electrostatic discharge prevention by up to 10 kV.
TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and surface mounted capacitors to improve throughput while helping to protect the motherboard from lighting strikes and electrostatic electricity.
Stainless Steel I/O Panel
The corrosion-resistant stainless steel rear I/O panel has passed 72-hour long fog and salt tests to ensure a long lifespan.
Audio
7.1 Surround Sound
This motherboard utilizes a the Realtek ALC1220P codec, which delivers pristine audio quality with a 120 dB signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio for the stereo line out and a 113 dB SNR for the line in. Additionally, an impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure an optimal volume range for your headphones.
DTS Audio Processing
DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.
Lighting
Aura Sync
Enjoy complete RGB lighting control and synchronize the effects with compatible peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and monitors.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
The three addressable Gen 2 headers automatically optimize lighting effects for the number of LEDs present on compatible ARGB gear.
UPC: 197105723603
Kit Contains:

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor

Key Specs
CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
CPU Socket
AM5
Unlocked
Yes
Number of Cores
16
Base Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5.7 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
170 W
Included Thermal Solution
No
Integrated Graphics
AMD Radeon
General
CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
CPU Socket
AM5
Manufacturing Process
4 nm
Maximum CPU Configuration
1S
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes
28 (Revision 5.0)
Unlocked
Yes
Performance
Number of Cores
16
Number of Threads
32
Base Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5.7 GHz
Dedicated AI Cores
No
L3 Cache
64 MB
Memory Support
Maximum Capacity
192 GB
Memory Support
DDR5 Up to 5600 MT/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
170 W
Included Thermal Solution
No
Maximum Temperature
203°F / 95°C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Technology
AES Support
Yes
Extension
AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, FMA3, SSE 4.1/4.2
Instruction Set
64-Bit
Virtualization
Yes: AMD-V
Performance Technologies
Precision Boost 2
Integrated Graphics
Integrated Graphics
AMD Radeon
Output Support
DisplayPort, HDMI
Base Clock Speed
2200 MHz
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.195 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5 x 4.9 x 1.4"

AMD 9950X Reviews

Great CPU.

By J.R.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-27

Works great for me with everything from gaming to photo/video editing, if and when you undervolt watch for core stretching in low power and idle usage of your P.C. but I get up to 24650 in cinebench r23 and 9174 in cinebench r26. (undervolting tutorials on YouTube)

Fast CPU

By Hindy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-10

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a very fast and capable CPU. I'm using it with a CORSAIR NAUTILUS RS 360mm AIO liquid cooler and 3 stock case fans. So far, temps are great — around 100°F (37.8°C) at idle and 118°F (47.8°C) under load. It seems to automatically boost its clock speeds, which is impressive. As someone coming from Intel, I’m a bit nervous about long-term stability, but I’ll update this review if I encounter any issues. I bought it for video editing, AI work, and graphic design, paired with an NVIDIA 5070 Ti, and I’m quite happy — though it might be a bit of overkill for some users.

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Will a Corsair CX650M be compatible with this ...

Will a Corsair CX650M be compatible with this motherboard?
Asked by: kevin
Yes, the Corsair CX650M is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor Kit with ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard.
Answered by: JP A
Date published: 2025-09-28
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