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AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Processor
4.0
Zen 5 arrives with 12 cores and improved IPC.
Specifications
Cache
L2 Cache12 MB
L3 Cache64 MB
General
ArchitectureZen 5
Cores / Threads12 / 24
Base Clock4.4 GHz
Boost Clock5.6 GHz
Platform
SocketAM5 (LGA 1718)
Power
TDP120W
Pros
- Zen 5 IPC improvements
- 12 cores / 24 threads
- 120W TDP — efficient
- AM5 platform longevity
Cons
- Premium pricing at launch
- 7800X3D still better for gaming
- Incremental gains over Zen 4 in some tasks
Buying Advice
4.0 / 5
A solid choice for those wanting the latest Zen 5 architecture. Gamers should still consider the 9800X3D when available.
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