Ryzen 9 9900X: specifications
Performance score
| Single-core | 70.92 |
|---|---|
| Multi-core | 75.00 |
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)
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).
Can my PC run it? →Equivalent from the other brand
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