Ryzen 9 3900X vs …
Every processors worth comparing against the Ryzen 9 3900X — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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Apple
Apple M5 Max
98
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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Apple
Apple M4 Max
97
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950XT
97
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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AMD
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
96
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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AMD
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96
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AMD
Ryzen 9 3900X
80
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AMD
EPYC 9654
96
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Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the Ryzen 9 3900X? +
Higher-scoring processors include Apple M5 Max, Apple M4 Max, AMD Ryzen 9 9950XT. Each scores above the Ryzen 9 3900X's 80/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Ryzen 9 3900X? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 7 7800X3D — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Ryzen 9 3900X's $499 MSRP.