AMD's "Zen5" technology and Next Gen 3D V-Cache are the foundations of the fastest gaming processor in the world. 8 cores and 16 threads provide excellent power efficiency and an IPC uplift of about 16%. 96MB L3 cache that allows for higher clock speeds, up to 5.2GHz, and has better thermal performance than previous generations. Drop-in ready for proven Not included is the socket AM5 infrastructure cooler.