AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review: The Workstation-Gaming Powerhouse

Gaming Performance

The 9950X handles every game thrown at it with ease. 1% lows are particularly impressive, making for ultra-smooth gameplay even in CPU-intensive titles like Cities Skylines 2.

Content Creation

Video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation are where this chip truly shines. It competes with Threadripper at a fraction of the price.

Thermals

The 9950X runs hot under full load. You'll want a 360mm AIO or high-end air cooler. An NH-D15 G2 just barely keeps it in check.