amd ryzen 9 9900x

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At a glance

Core specs we use for comparisons and CPU pairing — no need to decode database codes.

Cores / threads12 / 24Physical cores and logical threads (SMT / hyper-threading).

SocketAM5Motherboard CPU socket — must match for upgrades.

TDP120 WThermal design profile — size your cooler accordingly.

L3 cache64 MBLast-level cache — larger often helps latency-sensitive workloads.

PCIe (CPU)Gen 5Maximum PCIe generation from platform specs when available.

MemoryDDR5Supported memory generation for the CPU platform.

Clocks4.4 GHz base · 5.6 GHz boostFrom our catalog metadata when the source reported them.

Play index68Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward single-thread performance and interactive, real-time play workloads. Catalog percentile: 89.

Work index49Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward multi-core throughput and parallel professional workloads. Catalog percentile: 64.

Balanced score59Blend of play and work scores.

Efficiency score43Performance-per-watt percentile (normalized 0-100).

Value score

70/100Solid

Composite percentile among desktop CPUs in our catalog — same band as the Rank column on the CPU index. Tier label: High-end.

Highlights

Excellent for gaming

Auto-generated fit labels based on normalized scores and specs.

How we score

Numbers on this page use a 0–100 scale for comparison. Rankings follow our internal formulas from published specs.

Play index — single-thread and cache-friendly behavior for interactive play.
Work index — multi-thread throughput for creative apps and parallel work.
Balanced score — blend of play and work strength.
Efficiency score — performance per watt (thermals, noise, power).
Value score — composite percentile vs other desktop CPUs in our catalog (matches the index Rank badge).

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Pricing context

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Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (reference): $449 USD