Thermal Grizzly Sells Pre-Delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 for $1,403

Thermal Grizzly now offers a service to remove the integrated heat spreader from AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processors. This modification allows enthusiasts to apply custom cooling solutions directly to the silicon die for better thermal performance. The service targets users who want to push the 16-core Zen 5 chip beyond its default thermal limits. Buyers must accept the risk of voiding the standard AMD warranty to gain this level of thermal control.

Service includes warranty and documentation for the 16-core chip

The processor in question is the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which features a maximum boost clock of 5.6 GHz. It operates with a default thermal design power of 200W and includes 208MB of total cache. Thermal Grizzly handles the delicate process of delidding, which involves separating the metal cover from the underlying CPU die. This procedure is necessary to eliminate the factory-applied thermal interface material that often restricts heat dissipation.

Service Details

• Price: $1,402.83 including VAT
• Processor: 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
• Max Boost Clock: 5.6 GHz
• Warranty: Provided by Thermal Grizzly

The service costs $1,402.83 including VAT, which equates to approximately $1,403 USD. This price covers the delidding labor and a new warranty provided directly by Thermal Grizzly. The package includes a USB drive containing temperature test screenshots and microscope images to verify the work quality. Customers are explicitly warned not to reinstall the original heatspreader or use AMD Direct Die Frames after the service.

We have been tracking the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 closely, including earlier reports on a Redditor who ordered a dual edition but received the standard variant. This service provides a path for users to optimize their high-end AMD systems without relying on stock cooling. The availability of a pre-delidded option simplifies the process for those who lack the tools or expertise to perform the modification themselves.

Thermal Grizzly has formalized the delidding service for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with a specific price and warranty structure. The offering includes detailed documentation of the thermal performance achieved during testing. This service allows users to bypass the limitations of the stock cooling solution on AMD's latest high-core-count processor.