Specifications:

• Architecture: Zen 4
• Core Count: 16 cores
• Thread Count: 32 threads
• Base Clock: 4.5 GHz
• Boost Clock: Up to 5.7 GHz
• Cache:
  • L2 Cache: 16MB
  • L3 Cache: 64MB
• TDP (Thermal Design Power): 170W
• Process Technology: 5nm
• Socket: AM5
• Integrated Graphics: None (requires a discrete GPU)
• Memory Support: DDR5
• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0

Performance Features:

• Precision Boost 2: Automatically adjusts clock speeds for optimal performance.
• Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO): Enhances performance further by utilizing higher power limits and better cooling solutions.
• Smart Access Memory (SAM): Improves performance by allowing the CPU to access the full GPU memory.
• AMD StoreMI Technology: Combines SSD and HDD storage to improve access times and overall system responsiveness.

Thermal and Cooling:

• Cooling Solution: Typically requires a high-performance cooling solution (not included) due to the high TDP.
• Recommended Cooling: High-end air coolers or liquid cooling solutions are recommended to maintain optimal temperatures and performance.

Use Cases:

• Gaming: Offers exceptional gaming performance with high clock speeds and multiple cores to handle modern games and multitasking.
• Content Creation: Excellent for tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and other professional applications that benefit from high core and thread counts.
• Multitasking: Capable of handling intensive multitasking with ease due to its high core and thread count.

Compatibility:

• Motherboards: Requires an AM5 socket motherboard with support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0.
• Memory: Compatible with DDR5 RAM, providing faster speeds and improved bandwidth compared to DDR4.