Ryzen 9 9900X
AMDReleased Aug 2024
12-core CPU offering strong gaming and multithreaded performance with improved power efficiency and lower TDP. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 82/100 based on 7 professional critic reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Thefpsreview, Hothardware, Hwcooling, and Techpowerup.
Critic Score
Pros
- Good gaming performance(5)
- Better power efficiency(3)
- Excellent multithreaded performance(2)
- Lower tdp than predecessor(2)
Cons
- Expensive(2)
7 Critic Reviews
We reviewed the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU, AMD's 12-core high-end desktop AM5 Zen 5 architecture based CPU at an MSRP of $499.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X deliver class-leading performance with enhanced efficiency and lower pricing than previous generation.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X offers excellent performance improvements over its predecessor with better efficiency and cooling, though some specific tests show mixed results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X offers strong multithreaded performance with 12 cores/24 threads, good gaming capabilities, and improved efficiency over its predecessor.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X matches Intel's Core i7-14700K on performance while remaining far cooler and drawing less power, making it a compelling option for your desktop.
Against all expectations, Ryzen 9 9900X is KitGuru's pick of the Granite Ridge crop.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X offers modest performance improvements over its predecessor but is currently outperformed by previous generation CPUs in terms of value.
