AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is an incredible processor, easily able to power through creative applications like Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. However, its gaming performance is a bit less impressive for the price, making it hard to recommend to dedicated PC gamers.
- As reviewed by IGN on Aug 2024
12
Cores
24
Threads
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
5.6 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM5
Socket
120 W
TDP
Radeon Graphics
Integrated Graphics
$362
Price
Release date:Aug 15, 2024Price at Launch:$499
Cores:12Threads:24
Base Clock:4.4 GHzBoost Clock:5.6 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:12 MBL3 Cache:64 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:120 W
Socket:Socket AM5Memory Support:DDR5-5600
Codename:Granite Ridge (Zen 5)Process Size:4 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Radeon Graphics
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe 5.0, 28 Lanes

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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $362 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $490 Apr 15, 2025
Lowest* $352 Sep 9, 2025
Average $381
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

81

Average Score

Based on 6 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 963 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Integrated GPU
  • Very easy to cool
  • Full-speed AVX-512 support
  • No risk of E-Cores complicating software compatibility
  • ECC support (depending on motherboard)

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Very high price
  • Only small gains vs previous generation
  • Eco mode is rubbish
  • Not much faster than the 7900X in games
  • You can get the 16c/32t Ryzen 9 7950X for just $20 more, or 7900X for $140 less
90

AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X offers increases in performance over the aging 7900X CPU while increasing power efficiency and lowering the launch price.

By TweakTown on
75

AMD’s last minute price hike of Ryzen 9 9900X makes the 9950X slightly more appealing.

By KitGuru on
72

The Ryzen 9 9900X looks like a great option for content creators and other professionals, thanks to its stellar multithreaded performance, but if gaming is the main focus, then don't bother. Actually, don't bother full stop, as the Ryzen 9 7900X is just much better value for money.

By PCGamer on
80

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is an incredible processor, easily able to power through creative applications like Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. However, its gaming performance is a bit less impressive for the price, making it hard to recommend to dedicated PC gamers.

By IGN on
80

AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X matches Intel's Core i7-14700K on performance while remaining far cooler and drawing less power, making it a compelling option for your desktop.

By PCMag on
90

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is positioned as an entry-point into the most powerful AM5 processors. 12 cores make it a solid choice for gaming, content creation, and working with big data.

By XDA Developers on

AMD could be surfing the wave between Intel’s troubles and this promising generation, provided that the prices of the latter drop in the next few weeks. Thanks to AMD France for making this Ryzen 9 9900X available, and we hope to be able to bring you the performance of the Ryzen 9 9950X soon.

By Overclocking on

Now that all the (expected) AMD Zen 5 processors are released, we have clarity regarding AMD's lineup. It seems likely that AMD will release a 9950X3D and 9900X3D later this year, which will offer improved gaming performance, likely beating the Zen 4 X3D models, but AMD won't sell those cheaply. It's also highly probable there will be a 9800XD that will be priced a bit lower than the 9900X, so it might be worth waiting for.

By TechPowerUp on

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