[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Zen+ HEDT, 2018; 16C/32T, 3.5/4.4 GHz, 32 MB L3, 180 W. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Amd → Ryzen Threadripper |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Zen+ HEDT, 2018; 16C/32T, 3.5/4.4 GHz, 32 MB L3, 180 W |
| Package / socket | TR4/LGA4094 |
| Compatibility | X399 BIOS/Threadripper cooler; not sTRX4/sTR5 |
| Stepping and variants | Verify generation/OPN, quad-channel RAM and carrier |
Compatibility and service
- X399 BIOS/Threadripper cooler; not sTRX4/sTR5
- Verify generation/OPN, quad-channel RAM and carrier
- Use torque procedure; retain carrier/cooler notes
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Use torque procedure; retain carrier/cooler notes
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- AMD processor specifications — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950XManufacturer catalog; search exact model and OPN.
- AMD support documentationManufacturer platform documents; verify motherboard BIOS separately.
- Linus Tech Tips — The Workstation of the Future is HERE! - Threadripper 2nd GenIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.