Achieve next-level power and next-level gaming with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU. From the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, this high-end CPU is built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration to unlock unprecedented performance. Enjoy a 16% uptick on previous Ryzen generations! Plus, with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7, this CPU has a clear upgrade path and is future proofed for upcoming tech.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU has been optimised to provide a ~16% uptick in performance over the previous Ryzen generation. Enjoy smoother gaming, more efficient workflows, and more power in your content creation. This entry-level CPU has twelve cores and twenty-four threads with SMT (simultaneous multithreading technology), making it excellent for 1440p gaming and content creators. The base clock speed for this processor is 4.4GHz, but this can be boosted to 5.6GHz with the use of Precision Boost 2 or Precision Boost Overdrive.
To optimise efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has a total 64MB cache split into L1, L2, and L3 tiers. This increases the amount of accessible information, supporting the enhanced performance and IPC (instructions per cycle) uplift. What’s more, this processor has a maximum 120W TDP.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is built on an innovative 4nm process and Zen 5 architecture. Putting performance, scalability, and efficiency at the core of this architecture’s design ensures you’ll enjoy the best in gaming, streaming, and content creation. This generation has been improved with branch prediction accuracy and latency, higher throughput, and more parallelism.
This has been paired with the latest in AI acceleration. As a result, you can effortlessly handle AI workloads, regardless of how complex the AI model is. In fact, you can enjoy up to 20% faster AI in select models, making AMD Ryzen 9000 the ultimate AI processing solution.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is designed to support your gaming and workflows for longer. These processors utilise the AMD AM5 platform, like Ryzen 7000. This socket was engineered to grow with the technology industry as it develops and innovates.
As such, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0 on both storage and graphics, USB4, and WiFi 7, offering a clear upgrade path with a future-proofed design.
| Model | Cores | Threads | Max Boost Clock | Total Cache | PCIe Version | Default TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 | 32 | Up to 5.7GHz | 64MB | Gen 5.0 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 | 24 | Up to 5.6GHz | 64MB | Gen 5.0 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.2GHz | 96MB | Gen 5.0 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.5GHz | 32MB | Gen 5.0 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 | 12 | Up to 5.4GHz | 32MB | Gen 5.0 | 65W |
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU has integrated AMD Radeon graphics, utilising two graphics cores and 2200MHz frequency. This provides best-in-class integrated graphics performance, enabling you to play an exciting range of gaming titles without a dedicated GPU.
To operate an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU, a motherboard equipped with an AM5 1718 LGA socket is essential. The compatible chipset is:
Please note that more chipsets will be made available as more models in the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series release.
To optimise compatibility, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs can be equipped with either an AM4 AIO or air CPU cooler or AM5 AIO or air CPU cooler. No cooler is included within the scope of delivery.
The AMD Rzyen 9 9900X CPU is great for AAA gaming and content creation. The twelve cores and twenty-four threads are equipped with SMT technology to effortlessly handle complex processes. What’s more, the Zen 5 architecture and AI-acceleration is packed with features that will optimise your performance.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU has 12 cores and 24 threads.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU is compatible with the AMD AM5 socket. This AMD socket uses a land grid array (LGA) rather than a pin grid array (PGA), so there is no cross compatibility with AMD AM4 sockets. However, the outer socket shape has been designed so that your AM4 coolers will remain compatible.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series supports DDR5 RAM, including the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X. This can be overclocked with the easy-to-use AMD EXPO software, provided your chosen RAM modules support this feature.
| CPU | |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| CPU Series | AMD Ryzen |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| CPU Architecture | Zen 5 |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
| CPU Threads | 24 |
| Hyperthreading / Multithreading | Yes |
| Open Multiplier | Yes |
| Memory Controller | dual channel |
| TDP | 120 W |
| CPU Cooler Included | No |
| CPU Packaging | boxed / retail |
| AI | |
| AI Acceleration | No |
| Lighting | |
| Lighting | No |
| Graphics Card | |
| Integrated GPU | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Memory Compatibility | DDR5 |
| EEC Support | Yes |
I have had this since day one but did not won't to put a review till they fixed a few problems, now there all done , this is a very good cpu it's no 3d but the temps are low , single core is very good and multi core is good all in all it the best all round cpu I use mostly for gaming as some games can use all my cores now , very happy for now
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