AMD · 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor from the Zen 5 microarchitecture, released in August 2024.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture and a 4 nm process node. It features 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 4.4 GHz and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz. The processor includes 64 MB of L3 cache and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It uses the AM5 socket and supports dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory. The CPU provides 28 PCIe 5.0 lanes and integrates RDNA 2 graphics. With a TDP of 120 W, it is designed for high-performance desktop systems. The processor was launched on August 15, 2024, with a suggested retail price of 499 USD.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 476.71 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 5,619 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 3,518 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Zen 5 |
|---|---|
| Cores unverified | 12 |
| Threads unverified | 24 |
| Base clock unverified | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz |
| L3 cache unverified | 64 MB |
| Process node unverified | 4 nm |
| TDP / base power | 120 W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| Integrated graphics unverified | RDNA 2 |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) unverified | 28 |
| PCIe version unverified | 5.0 |
| Instruction sets unverified | x86-64 |
| Unlocked multiplier unverified | Yes |
| Release date | 2024-08-15 |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | 499 USD |