A complete processor
The Ryzen 9 9950X has unfortunately received some unjustified criticism since its launch. It's important to understand that this is not just a processor for gaming. Designed to meet the demands of professionals, it excels in areas such as 4K/6K video editing, 3D modelling and the intensive calculations used by data scientists. Personally, I use it on DaVinci Resolve for complex projects, and it handles heavy timelines without the slightest slowdown, even when paired with an RTX 4080 graphics card.
Some people have compared this processor to the X3D models fromAMD, such as the 7950X3D and 7800X3D, which are optimised for gaming. However, although the 9950X is not equipped with the X3D chip and is not specifically designed for gaming, it offers comparable, if not slightly inferior, performance in this area. It stands out more for its exceptional multitasking capabilities, particularly for post-production, 3D and simulations.
Energy consumption is well under control, which is a major advantage for such a powerful processor. However, it should be borne in mind that it can reach operating temperatures of up to 95°C. If improperly cooled, it can increase the overall temperature of your system. With my configuration in the West Indies, where ambient temperatures are high, here are the figures I obtained:In heavy use: an average of 74°C, with peaks of 81°C.At rest: between 49 and 50°C.
To maintain these temperatures, I strongly recommend a good cooling system.
My configuration (LDLC) :
Power supply: MSI MPG A850G PCIE5
Thermal paste: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (1 gram)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
CPU fan: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Graphics card: Gainward GeForce RTX 4080
RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5 6000 MHz CL30
