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Ryzen 9 9900X

AMD · Released Aug 2024

A 12-core Zen 5 desktop chip for creators.

Spec score

54OF 100
Multi-core potential56
Single-core potential81
Cache47
Efficiency32
AI acceleration—

Built from published specs on fixed scales, not lab tests. How we score

Strengths

  • 12 cores, 24 threads
  • 64 MB L3

Trade-offs

  • 120 W TDP

Full specifications

Overview
SegmentDesktop
ArchitectureZen 5
SocketAM5
ProcessTSMC N4P
Cores & clocks
Cores12
Threads24
Core layout12 Zen 5
Base clock4.4 GHz
Max boost5.6 GHz
Cache & memory
L3 / shared cache64 MB
Memory supportDDR5-5600
Power & graphics
Base power (TDP)120 W
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon (2 CU)

Sources

Specs last checked 23 Oct 2026. A dash (—) means the maker hasn’t published that figure.