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Ryzen 9 9900X: specifications

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Ryzen 9 9900X 2024, $499 · 12/24 cores/threads, 120 W
80.49
Single-core70.92
Multi-core75.00

Ryzen 9 9900X scores 80.49 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #7 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 96% of tested · runs: 383

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop AMD processor based on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, released on 2024-08-15, launch price $499. It has 12 cores and 24 threads running at 4.4–5.6 GHz, 64 MB of L3 cache and the 4 nm process. It fits the AM5 socket, has a 120 W TDP and supports DDR5-5600 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100) 80.49
Ranking position 7
Price/performance (0–100) 57.89
Power efficiency (0–100) 35.05
Type Desktop
Manufacturer AMD
Architecture Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release date 2024-08-15
Launch price $499

Specifications

Cores 12
Threads 24
Base clock 4.4 GHz
Boost clock 5.6 GHz
L2 cache 12 MB
L3 cache 64 MB
Process node 4 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no

Compatibility

Socket AM5
TDP 120 W
Max temperature 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type DDR5-5600
Memory channels 2
Max memory 192 GB
PCI Express version 5.0
PCIe lanes 24

Games

Ryzen 9 9900X meets 100% of minimum and 100% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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