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ASUS PRIME B850M-A & Ryzen 9 9950X3D AMD motherboard & CPU combo
Combines a B850 micro-ATX board with three M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, PCIe 5.0 support and DDR5 8000 MT/s capability with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU featuring 128 MB L3 cache.
- CPU Socket TypeAM5
Motherboard PRIME B850M-A
- ROG STRIX B850-G Gaming WiFi S
- ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S
- ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS
- TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850 - PLUS WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850-E WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W
- PRIME B850M-K
- PRIME B850M-A WIFI
- PRIME B850M-A
- PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU delivers high multi-threaded throughput
- 128 MB L3 cache accelerates gaming and data-heavy workloads
- DDR5 memory support up to 8000 MT/s overclocked for faster bandwidth
- Three M.2 slots provide up to 128 Gbps total storage throughput
- Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus PCIe 5.0 slot enable high-speed connectivity
Ready for AM5 Builds
This bundle pairs an ASUS PRIME B850M-A micro-ATX motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. The combination targets enthusiasts who want a single validated kit for a new AM5 platform build. It includes the CPU and board together so compatibility is assured out of the box.
16-Core Zen 5 Processor
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D delivers 16 cores built on TSMC 4nm FinFET Granite Ridge architecture. It provides 128 MB of L3 cache and 16 MB of L2 cache for high-throughput workloads. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics supply a display output without a discrete card.
VRM Heatsinks and M.2 Cooling
The board uses an 8+2+1 power module layout on a 6-layer PCB with Digi+ VRM digital control. VRM heatsinks, thermal pads and dedicated M.2 heatsinks manage heat from the 170 W CPU and fast storage. A water-pump header and 4-pin PWM/DC fan connectors allow flexible cooling configurations.
Highlights
- 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU delivers high multi-threaded throughput
- 128 MB L3 cache accelerates gaming and data-heavy workloads
- DDR5 memory support up to 8000 MT/s overclocked for faster bandwidth
- Three M.2 slots provide up to 128 Gbps total storage throughput
- Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus PCIe 5.0 slot enable high-speed connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | PRIME B850M-A+R9 9950X3D |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
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Questions about this item
What does the DDR5 8000 MT/s overclock rating mean for my memory choice?
The motherboard can run DDR5 memory at speeds up to 8000 MT/s when overclocked, so you can install high-frequency DDR5 kits and enable the XMP or EXPO profile in the UEFI BIOS to reach that rate.
What does the PCIe 5.0 slot support in practice?
The primary expansion slot is wired for PCIe 5.0, letting a compatible graphics card or add-in card use the full 5.0 bandwidth that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides.
What mounting pattern and form factor does the PRIME B850M-A use?
The board follows the micro-ATX form factor and uses the standard four-hole micro-ATX mounting pattern, so it fits any chassis designed for micro-ATX or larger motherboards.
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