Creators and developers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial multi rating is 94/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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AMD · Processors
Ryzen 9 9900X
Zen 5 · 12C/24T · 5.6 GHz · AM5
92/100 editorialThird-party reference →
US launch / reference price: $499 · Released 2024-08-15
Editorial overview
AMD's mid-flagship Zen 5 — 12 cores at 5.6 GHz boost, 64 MB L3, 120 W TDP. The productivity-heavy chip below the 9950X. Released August 15, 2024 at $499.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 12 cores at 5.6 GHz boost
- 120 W TDP — cooler than 9950X
- AM5 platform longevity
Tradeoffs to check
- 9950X edges it on multi-thread
- 9800X3D beats it on gaming
- $499 puts it close to higher-tier
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
PC gamers
Worth comparing
Our editorial gaming rating is 88/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Performance
- Cores
- 12
- Threads
- 24
- L3 cache
- 64 MB
- TDP
- 120 W
- Process
- TSMC N4X
- iGPU
- Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs)
- Memory
- DDR5-5600 dual-channel
Software & support
- Boost clock
- 5.6 GHz
Other
- Base clock
- 4.4 GHz
- Socket
- AM5
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $499. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Third-party benchmark reference
Stored PassMark CPU Mark: 54,410. This historical snapshot is separate from the editorial score and may differ from the current database.
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Third-party reference: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
