AMD RYZEN 9 9950X3D + ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX BUNDLE

AMD RYZEN 9 9950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a high-end desktop processor released on March 12, 2025, that is well-regarded for its gaming and content creation performance. It features AMD's 2nd-Gen 3D V-Cache technology, which increases the amount of on-chip memory to boost frame rates in games. This processor is built on the Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" architecture and is compatible with the AM5 socket.

Key Features

• Architecture: Zen 5 "Granite Ridge"
• Manufacturing Process: 4nm
• Socket: AM5
• Core/Thread Count: 16 cores and 32 threads
• Base Clock Speed: 4.3 GHz
• Max Boost Clock Speed: Up to 5.7 GHz
• L3 Cache: 128 MB
• Total Cache: Up to 144 MB (with 3D V-Cache)
• Default TDP: 170 W
• Memory Support: DDR5 with a dual-channel interface
• PCI Express Version: PCIe 5.0

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is a high-end ATX motherboard for the AMD AM5 platform, engineered specifically for extreme overclocking. It is not a typical board for casual users, but rather for enthusiasts seeking to maximize performance from their CPU and RAM. The Apex model is known for its dual-DIMM memory design, which allows for higher memory clock speeds.