Here's where you can buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
US and UK links, prices and build recommendations.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the best CPU we've ever tested, with the same immense gaming performance as our best gaming CPU pick, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with eight extra cores and 16 extra threads to make it incredibly powerful for all-core content creation workloads too. It also predictably brings large gains against all other Ryzen chips on the market, pushing Intel's recent releases further down the performance ladder, helping to justify its not insubstantial £659/$699 MSRP.
With our 9950X3D review complete, it's now time to round up all of the places you can find this in-demand processor on sale now that we've passed its 12th March 2025 release date.
Here's our most recent data, including prices and availability for the biggest retailers on both sides of the Atlantic. Expect stock levels to be low for some time given the extremely high demand!
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - best UK prices and retailers
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - best US prices and retailers
- Frequently asked questions
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - best UK prices and retailers
| Retailer | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon UK | Check price | In stock |
| Overclockers | £700 | On pre-order |
| AWD-IT | £775 | In stock |
| CCL | £750 | In stock |
| Ebuyer | £730 | Pre-order, stock expected 3rd April |
| Scan | £700 | Pre-order, ETA is '3-4 days' |
| Novatech | £700 | Not in stock |
| Currys | £TBA | Not listed as yet |
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - best US prices and retailers
| Retailer | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon US | Check price | In stock |
| B&H Photo Video | $699 | Out of stock |
| Best Buy | $699 | Out of stock |
| Newegg | $699 | Out of stock |
| Newegg bundles | $779+ | Out of stock |
Frequently asked questions
What motherboards support Ryzen 9000?
AMD's X670E, X670, B650E and B650 motherboards all support Ryzen 9000 out of the box, so you won't need to upgrade if you've got a Ryzen 7000 system already. X670E offers PCIe 5.0 throughout, X670 offers PCIe 5.0 for storage and graphics, and B650 offers PCIe 5.0 for storage only. In general, as you progress from B650 to X670E, expect more features, more PCIe lanes and higher prices. Newer generation X870E and X870 motherboards are also available, but these tend to offer relatively minor spec bumps with no major new features and the same processor compatibility, so we recommend sticking with the cheaper 600-series motherboards for 2024 at least.
What memory is best for Ryzen 9000?
As was the case with Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 9000 is a DDR5-only platform, so your older DDR4 RAM won't work here. Instead, you'll need to pick up a new kit of DDR5, which starts at DDR5-4800 and goes up to DDR5-6400 and beyond. We recommend DDR5-6000 with the lowest latency you can find - CL30 or lower is great, but higher latencies are still OK.
The usual RAM buying advice applies here. First, get two or four sticks to ensure you're running in dual channel mode, as using a single stick suffers from a severe performance penalty. Secondly, make sure you enable XMP or EXPO in your motherboard's BIOS to ensure that you're getting the rated speeds - you can check your current RAM speed with a free tool like CPU-Z or Windows 11's Task Manager.
What CPU coolers support Ryzen 9000 / AM5?
While most CPU coolers now support AM5 out of the box, some older models designed for AM4 that don't use the default AMD backplate may not be compatible. Therefore, it's best to look for AM5 support specifically, which is available from most popular brands including Corsair, Noctua, NZXT, Thermalright, Cooler Master, Be Quiet!, etc.
Well, there you have it - the best prices for AMD's all-new Ryzen 7 9950X3D and a little advice too. Let us know if you spot one of these CPUs for a lower price, and stay tuned to @dealsfoundry on Twitter and @dealsfoundry.bsky.social on Bluesky for more PC deals as we find them.