3900X

Released Jul 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core CPU with efficient power use, overclocking potential, strong multi-core performance, and cool running temperatures. The AMD 3900X scores 88/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Hardwarecanucks, Bit-tech, and Tomshardware.

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based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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4 Expert Reviews

Major publication07/2019

Major publicationJul 7, 2019

With more cores and threads than its chief like-priced Intel competitor, AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X is an excellent 12-core beast of a CPU to power a high-end gaming rig or a multimedia editing station.

Independent publication08/2020

Independent publicationAug 28, 2020

The Ryzen 9 3900 is an efficient, cool-running processor with impressive overclocking potential that delivers near-3900X performance while consuming significantly less power.

Independent publication07/2019

Independent publicationJul 7, 2019

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X delivers significant performance improvements with its Zen 2 architecture and 7nm process, offering excellent value for content creators and gamers.

Major publication11/2019

Major publicationNov 21, 2019

The Ryzen 9 3900X redefines our expectations for the mainstream desktop with 12 cores and 24 threads for roughly the same price as Intel’s eight-core Core i9-9900K.