I finished setting up my new upgrade to 9950x3d, and I’m super excited to share it with you all! I’ve been tweaking and optimizing for days, and I think I’ve finally got it dialed in and running stable for 10 days now. Here’s a quick rundown of the key components and settings:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

  • PBO Settings (Manual PPT/TDC/EDC) :
    • PPT: 250W | TDC: 290A | EDC: 290A
    • Boost Clock Override: Disabled
    • Undervolt CCD0: -40°C offset
    • Undervolt CCD1: -35°C offset
    • Curve Shaper: -10, Max Freq Low/Med/High Temeperature ( rest are disabled )
    • 1x Scalar
    • Max Temp: 89°C
    • Preferred CCD: Driver
    • SVM disabled ( Virtualization )
    • Core Tuning Config: Legacy
  • Voltage Settings:
    • V_SOC: 1.29V ( can’t do less )
    • VDD: 1.48V ( can’t do less )
  • Other Settings:
    • CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration: Turbo
    • Vcore SOC Loadline Calibration: High

RAM: G.Skill Trident Z 6400CL32 2x32GB (Stock)

  • FCLK: 2133MHz ( can’t do more, CPU IMC limitation )
  • 6400 CL30-38-38-36 ( see Zentimings )
  • 1:1 Ratio

Motherboard: B650E AORUS MASTER – F37b bios AGESA 1.2.0.3f

  • VRM Design: Twin 16+2+2 Digital VRM Design
  • Power Stage: 105A Smart Power Stage
  • PCB: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB

Cooling: Arctic Freezer II 420mm

  • Cooling Solution: Arctic Freezer II 420mm
  • Max Temp: 76.2°C Cinebench r23

Power Supply: Aqirys Quasar 1200W

  • Power Supply: 1200W Platinum

GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Pulse

  • Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Pulse

Performance

CPU Profile 3dmark : https://www.3dmark.com/cpu/2910027

Max threads 18 911

Cpu-z : https://valid.x86.fr/bench/einev5/32

Single Core : 909  | Multicore 18084

Cinebench R23:

  • Multi-core score: 46,145
  • Single-core score: 2,306
  • Max Temp: 76.2°C ( 22.5 room temp )
  • Peak Power: 228.4W

Gaming Performance

In Battlefield 6 (1080p native lowest settings, TAA), the CPU is using 8 threads ccd0 5500-5550Mhz and hits 59°C after 15-20 minutes of gameplay with a power draw of 110-119W. The CPU OC settings are incredibly power-efficient, ensuring smooth performance without overheating.

If you have any tips or suggestions, I’d love to hear them!