October 2nd, 2024

Ryzen 9 9950x 16-core CPU hits 7.54 GHz

The Ryzen 9 9950X overclocked to 7.54 GHz, setting multiple world records. The Asus team achieved five first-place finishes using liquid nitrogen cooling, with new motherboards supporting Ryzen 9000 processors.

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Ryzen 9 9950x 16-core CPU hits 7.54 GHz

The Ryzen 9 9950X has achieved a remarkable overclocking milestone, reaching a frequency of 7.54 GHz, which has led to multiple world records in the 16-core CPU category. The Asus overclocking team, led by overclockers Safedisk and Elmor, secured five global first-place finishes, including a Cinebench R23 score of 60,709 points and a Geekbench 3 Multi-Core score of 170,646 points. The testing setup utilized liquid nitrogen cooling, achieving temperatures as low as -189 degrees Celsius. The new frequency record surpasses the previous Ryzen record of 7.45 GHz, marking a significant advancement in CPU performance. Additionally, Safedisk's results in various benchmarks, including 7-Zip and Cinebench R20, exceeded previous records by notable margins, showcasing the capabilities of the Ryzen 9 9950X. The recent launch of AMD's X870 and X870E motherboards further supports the Ryzen 9000 processors, offering a range of pricing options for consumers.

- Ryzen 9 9950X reached a frequency of 7.54 GHz, setting multiple world records.

- The Asus overclocking team achieved five global first-place finishes in various benchmarks.

- The testing utilized liquid nitrogen cooling, achieving extreme low temperatures.

- Safedisk's benchmark results surpassed previous records in several categories.

- AMD's new X870 and X870E motherboards support the latest Ryzen 9000 processors.

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By @kibibu - 7 months
> a Cinebench R23 score of 60,709 points.

Without some anchoring, this number is meaningless to me.

Doing a little snooping, a non-overclocked version hits about 42000

By @SushiHippie - 7 months
Does anyone know the reason why they've used version 3 of Geekbench and not 5 or 6?