AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Failure Reported: CPU Malfunction Occurs Within Nine Days on ASRock Motherboard

Following a series of troubling reports involving the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs failing on ASRock 800 series motherboards, it appears that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is now experiencing similar issues.

Ryzen 9 9950X3D Failure Reported on ASRock Pro RS X870, Ignites Concerns

Recently, ASRock released a statement addressing these alarming incidents, clarifying that no direct faults with the motherboards have been found thus far. They suggested that external debris might have played a role in some cases. Nonetheless, physical damage evidencing burns has been reported, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.

Initially, the focus was mainly on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with numerous complaints predominantly from users of ASRock motherboards. Despite ASRock’s previous efforts to address these concerns with a BIOS update, reports continue to arise, now concerning their flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Interestingly, this is not the first documented failure of this model, which adds complexity to the issue.

A user on Reddit, going by the handle u/iksdeasdf, detailed his experience with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which failed after merely nine days of use with the ASRock Pro RM X870 motherboard. The individual reported operating with the latest BIOS version 3.20 and a Kingston FURY 64 GB RAM kit running at 6000 MT. The malfunction occurred abruptly, leading to a system freeze followed by an inability to boot. Notably, he did not enable EXPO or perform any manual overclocking on either the CPU or RAM.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D damaged — Image Credit: reddit.com

Curiously, there were no visible signs of damage on his CPU. Additionally, the user attempted to install the processor on another motherboard from a different brand, which also failed to bring the system back to life. He confirmed that there were no explosions, burn marks, or visible damage to the socket itself, and the processor’s temperatures had remained within normal operating ranges.

Fortunately, the retailer allowed for a return within a 14-day window, which spared him from navigating the often cumbersome RMA process. Revisiting earlier reports of 9950X3D failures, the first noted case occurred on the ASUS X870E Crosshair motherboard. This incident mirrored the latest failure, as it too exhibited silent failure without any visible damage, though it had previously been successfully running a 9600X CPU. This raises questions about the reliability of the 9000X3D processors, particularly in these unfortunate scenarios.

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