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Ryzen 9 9900X


Ryzen 9 9900X Specifications

The Ryzen 9 9900X is built on the Zen 5 Granite Ridge architecture and manufactured using the 4 nm process. It is compatible with the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. This processor features 12 performance cores operating at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz , and includes 24 threads. It also comes equipped with 12 MB of L2 cache and 64 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a high base TDP of 120 W and a maximum TDP of 162 W. A high-quality air cooler is necessary, while liquid cooling is recommended for optimal thermal management. Good airflow and a reliable power supply are also advised for maintaining system stability.

For users who require integrated graphics, this CPU includes the Radeon™ Graphics, which features 2 GPU cores. It operates at a base clock of 400.00 GHz and boosts up to 2200.00 GHz. This makes it suitable for systems without a dedicated GPU, capable of handling everyday tasks and running older or less demanding games. Integrated graphics can also accelerate specific workloads even when a discrete GPU is installed.

Ryzen 9 9900X Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 9 9900X is an upper mid-range CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 78.19% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is ideal for multitasking and can handle professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads, though not at the same speed or efficiency as higher-end models.

Ryzen 9 9900X delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 59.9%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Ryzen 9 9900X is a strong gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 81.12% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU delivers excellent, although not top-tier, gaming performance—especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. It is recommended for users who work on their computers but also engage in occasional or regular gaming.

With a gaming performance-per-price score of 34.3%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.


CPU Information

Release Price: $499.00

Current Price on Amazon: $364

  • Amazon Price Updated: 9 hours, 52 minutes ago.

  • Launch Date: 8 months, 2 weeks ago.

    CPU Available: True

    Architecture: Zen 5 Granite Ridge

    Process: 4 nm

    Socket: AM5

    Cores / Threads: 12 / 24

    Base / Boost Clock: 4.40 GHz / 5.60 GHz

    Memory Support / Max Speed: DDR5 / 5600 MT/s

    Transistors: 16630 million

    L2 Cache / L3 Cache: 12 MB / 64 MB

    TDP / Max TDP: 120 W / 162 W

    Integrated Graphics: True

    GPU Name: Radeon™ Graphics

    GPU Cores: 2

    GPU Base / Boost : 400.00 GHz / 2200.00 GHz

    Rendering Performance

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core: 1798

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core Relative: 73.83%

    Cinebench R24 Single-core: 137

    Blender Relative Performance: 76.81%

    Encoding Performance

    AV1 Encoding Relative: 88.34%

    H265 Encoding Relative: 73.64%

    Compression / Decompression

    Compression (7-Zip): 80.98%

    Decompression (7-Zip): 75.53%

    Gaming Performance

    Relative Gaming Performance at 1080p: 81.12%

    Graphics Performance per Price: 34.3%

    Calculated Performance

    Relative Performance: 78.2%

    Performance per Price: 59.9%

    Combined per Price: 45.5%