AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
CPUs

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD

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, Tomshardware, and Kitguru.

Critic Score

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76

based on 4 expert reviews

PugetsystemsPhoronixTomshardwareKitguru

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

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Pros

  • Excellent gaming performance(2)

Cons

  • High price(4)

4 Expert Reviews

85
Independent publication03/2025

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.

75
Independent publication03/2025

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

72
Major publication04/2025

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...

70
Established publication03/2025

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

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