AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a AMD processor released in 2024 in the Zen 5 generation. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, running at 4400 MHz (up to 5600 MHz). It is built on a 4 nm process. Rated power draw is 120 W. Launch price was around $499.
Atlas performance index760 estimate
Ranks #8 of 70 hand-rated CPUs · top 11%. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Zen 5 |
| Released | 2024 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4400 MHz |
| Boost clock | 5600 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 120 W |
| Process | 4 nm |
| Launch price | $499 |
| Atlas performance index | 760 estimate |
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