Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Released Mar 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pugetsystems, Phoronix, Tom's Hardware, and KitGuru.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

PugetsystemsPhoronixTom's HardwareKitGuru

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 70 (KitGuru) to 85 (Pugetsystems).

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$759.99

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Pros

Excellent gaming performance(2)

Cons

High price(4)

4 Publication Reviews

Independent publication03/2025

Independent publicationMar 14, 2025

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The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D are impressive CPUs that perform admirably across a wide variety of workflows, offering compelling performance in every application tested.

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Independent publication03/2025

Independent publicationMar 17, 2025

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D Linux Performance Review - Phoronix Articles & Reviews

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Major publication04/2025

Major publicationApr 9, 2025

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The $600 Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the fastest 12-core gaming chip on the market, but its high price point exposes it to competition from both higher- and lower-cost chips, making it hard to recommend unless...

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Established publication03/2025

Established publicationMar 11, 2025

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The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a good all-round CPU but costs way too much.

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