AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Original price was: $499.00.$409.99Current price is: $409.99.
Price: $499.00 - $409.99
(as of Dec 26, 2024 04:00:00 UTC – Details)
The world’s best gaming desktop processor that can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world’s most popular games
12 Cores and 24 processing threads, based on AMD “Zen 5” architecture
5.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 76 MB cache, DDR5-5600 support
For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards
Cooler not included
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Customers are pleased with the computer processor’s performance, stability, and cooling capacity. They find it powerful for productivity and gaming, running smoothly and able to handle heavy tasks. The closed loop water cooling and radiator cooling for NVME achieve both speed.
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13 reviews for AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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Original price was: $499.00.$409.99Current price is: $409.99.
Hunter G. –
Best for people who don’t JUST game
I love this cou and it is great for people who do things other than gaming but still game. Like I do CAD work, photography stuff, and gaming and it handles everything I throw at it wonderfully.
Brewer W Leggett –
Fits easily Powerful
Made the jump from AM4 to AM5 motherboard along with PCIE 5 NVME and updated RAM. Using closed loop water cooling and radiator cooling for NVME achieved both speed and power. Awesome performance.
BringTheBandalore –
Replaced my 13th Gen With This
In moving to this AMD, it significantly decreased the number of cores that I had available.The built in power management works instead of causing damage to my chip like it did on my old processor. I can play games and it only drops out and errors occasionally from some game bug instead of just dropping out with a root memory error. I can run Blender without my computer going into blue screens. The memory runs at optimal speeds without write errors.I’m confident of the performance of this chip and its ability to run the software I use daily.
Waldorf –
Quite an improvement over the Ryzen 9 7900
Planned to buy another AMD 7900 to use in my backup server. The 9900X was only $14.56 more, so I bought it just to compare with my 7900. I’m not a gamer, do mostly 3D modeling, rendering, photo and video editing. The 7900 is great when tweaked with PBO in the BIOS. Got the 9900X yesterday afternoon, and PBO tweaked it to compare.Put it in the work computer, using the same motherboard, video card, memory and AIO. Some large differences between the 2 using AIDA64 benchmark software. The integer benches are slightly better with the 9900X, however with floating point benchmarks it screams! Especially Ray-Tracing. Same amount of cache memory in each, but the 9900X has a much faster cache. The 9900X (120W) idles about 3° C warmer due the higher base frequency. It doesn’t run quite as hot under full load as the 7900 (65w). This one’s staying in the work computer and the 7900 will get a new home in the backup server.
John –
Working great in new build
This thing is strong. Maybe I can go another 10 years without having to upgrade my CPU.
D. Morgan –
CPU as advertised.
Working as advertised after a few days. I will update this review in about a month.
Amazon Customer –
perfect for demanding applications and tasks
I recently upgraded to the AMD Ryzen⢠9 9900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, and it has been a game-changer for my computing experience. The performance is outstanding, handling everything from gaming to heavy multitasking with ease. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide incredible processing power, making it perfect for demanding applications and tasks. Overclocking is a breeze with this unlocked processor, allowing me to push the limits and get even more performance. Additionally, the efficiency and thermal management are impressive, keeping the system cool even under heavy loads. Overall, the AMD Ryzen⢠9 9900X is a top-tier processor that delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their desktop setup
DT –
Nice Upgrade From A 3900X!
Just built a new rig after 5 years with a 3900X that was getting a little long in the tooth. I really wanted a 9950X but it would cost 44% more than the 9900X with around a 15% increase in performance so I just couldn’t justify the price. I like that it has 12 true cores & 24 threads and not a mix of p-core/e-cores. It runs much cooler and uses less power than the previous gen Ryzens. If you already have a 7900X it probably won’t be much of an uplift unless you’re running Linux. For serious gaming you should probably be looking at a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or previous gen 7800X3D. Here’s my build for reference:Case: Phanteks XT Pro Ultra (White)Motherboard: ASRock X870 STEEL LEGEND WIFIRAM: Silicon Power DDR5 64GB (2x32GB) Zenith RGB 6000MT/s CL30-38-38-96 SP064GXLWU60AFDHCPU Cooler: MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 White – AIOGPU: ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Trinity Black EditionPower Supply: CORSAIR RM1000x Shift White (1000 Watt, 80 PLUS GOLD)SSD: Crucial T700 Gen5 NVME M.2 SSD 2TB PCI-e 5.0 x4O/S: Windows 11 Pro
Wadenorton2008@yahoo.ca –
I purchased a 9900X ASUS X870E ProArt Mobo and a Noctua NH-D15 G2 cooler and I do a lot of video encoding with Handbrake,also anyone reading this review that has never used AMD make sure to get Ram that use’s Hynix memory such as G.Skill or Team Group and 6000 with a CL30 to Cl32 at the highest,AMD CPU’s I have found work best with Hynix Ram and tight timing such as CL30 or CL32,the Flare X5 is really good and cheaper Ram.My stock temps were 70C when running Handbrake to encode video,Handbrake will put more stress on your CPU then what a game will for sure.To get my 9900X running cooler I just went into the Bios under PBO Precision Boost Overdrive and lower my PPT/TDC/EDC to get my temps down a lot and hardly hurt my performance at all,when doing what I’m describing by adjust PPT all your doing is lowering the total amount of Watts the CPU can get at under 100% load.These are the stock settings for the 9900X’s stock power settings.PPT 162EDC180TDC120My Bios settings are.PPT135EDC165TDC105What you want to do is start with m numbers and adjust from there is wanted,you want to run HWinfo64 in sensors mode only and watch the EDC and TDC numbers when running Handbrake and it’s a free program,you want the EDC and TDC to be at 75 to 80% maxed out when running Handbrake so they have a bit of headroom,there’s no such thing as headroom for PPT because whether it’s set at 88Watts or the 162Watts and you run a program like Handbrake the PPT will always be at 100% according to whatever Watts it’s set at.I was able to get my temps down to 55C is where it runs at most times and the odd time it gets to 58C depending on the video file type I’m encoding,when running at 55C that’s a 16C difference from with an air cooler.I was getting 1108FPS encoding speeds with stock Bios settings and EXPO1 enabled and with my Bios settings I get 1083FPS with EXPO1 enabled as well,it takes about 3 to 7 seconds longer to encode a 40 to 48 minute video with my settings over stock.I changed my Bios settings because I wanted to run an air cooler and not have to worry about running a liquid cooler,I know the AIO’s are made pretty well but I don’t want to be the poor sap that has his AIO leak and fry my expensive PC.
Ado –
Questo processore è stato un dei più sottovalutati tra quelli usciti nel 2024, forse per via dei problemi di bios che c’erano nelle prime fasi. Io devo dire che è veramente un bel pezzo di hardware. Temperature sempre molto controllate, 12 core che lo mettono al top per tutti i task di produttività ed eccezionale anche nel gaming di alto livello. Insomma davvero un best buy, anche considerando che al momento in cui scrivo si trova tranquillamente a 100 euro in meno del “fenomeno di marketing” R7 9800 X3D, ma gli è nettamente superiore.
Dilip-Maya –
Once itâs in, and assuming you add a very good cooler onto it, it performs outstandingly.. not a gaming cpu but a great overall multi-tasker⦠the games can be dealt with the gpuIt is a rapid processor and crunches apps shockingly fast.. compiling, editing, 4k streaming, all at once! Great value for money!
Gurmeet Bhamra –
Cores and Threads: The 12-core, 24-thread design delivers high parallel processing power, making it ideal for multitasking and creative workflows.Clock Speeds: Base clock starts at 4.4 GHz and boosts up to 5.6 GHz, ensuring quick responsiveness in demanding applications.Memory Support: Compatible with DDR5 memory, supporting speeds up to 5600 MT/s, which is great for high-performance computing needs.Power Efficiency: Its default 120W TDP ensures efficient energy usage under normal loads, though it can spike to ~170W under stressââââ.Performance:The Ryzen 9 9900X shines in tasks like rendering, video editing, and file compression, often surpassing the Intel Core i7-14700K in tests like Blender and Handbrake. Itâs also capable of handling moderate gaming, though it doesn’t significantly outperform older Ryzen models like the Ryzen 9 7900X in gaming scenariosââââ.Thermals:While relatively efficient for its class, the 9900X can run warm under load. A robust cooling solution, such as a liquid cooler, is recommended to maintain optimal performance and longevityââ.Pros and Cons:Pros:Fast processing for professional workloads.Support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5.Decent power efficiency for a 12-core CPU.Cons:High thermal output under heavy loads.Limited Eco-mode options, which may impact efficiency in power-limited scenarios.Relatively high price compared to alternatives like the Ryzen 9 7900Xââââ.Verdict:The Ryzen 9 9900X is a solid choice for productivity-focused users who need a balance of speed and efficiency. However, for gaming or budget-conscious builds, there might be better options in AMD’s or Intel’s lineup.
nova –
Works very well. Genuine product.