AMD · Released Aug 2024
Ryzen 9 9900X Review
Zen 5 · 12C/24T · 120 W · AM5
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — 12 cores of Zen 5 on the AM5 platform.
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Specdex Score
93
/ 100
single 89
multi 93
gaming 91
Pros
- +AM4/AM5 longevity
- +Multi-thread value
- +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
- −DDR5 required on AM5
- −iGPU optional
- −X3D variants better for gaming
Full score breakdown
single 89
multi 93
gaming 91
efficiency 80
Specifications
Architecture
Zen 5
Cores
12
Threads
24
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Release year
2024