AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is a processor from the Zen 2 generation, released in 2019. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, operating at a base clock speed of 3800 MHz, with a boost speed of up to 4600 MHz. Constructed on a 7nm process and with a power draw of 105W, it was initially launched at a price of around $499.
Atlas performance index420 estimate
Ranks #20 of 559 rated CPUs · top 4%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Zen 2 |
| Released | 2019 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 3800 MHz |
| Boost clock | 4600 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 105 W |
| Process | 7 nm |
| Launch price | $499 |
| Atlas performance index | 420 estimate |
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