AMD Ryzen 9 9900X – High-end desktop CPU
495,60 $
High-end desktop CPU with 12 cores and 24 threads based on Zen 5 for the AM5 platform. Base clock 4.4 GHz, boost up to 5.6 GHz, 120 W TDP, 64 MB L3 cache, DDR5-5600 support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity and integrated Radeon Graphics.
Description
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 5 “Granite Ridge” architecture for the AM5 socket, launched in August 2024 with an MSRP around $499. It runs at a 4.4 GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.6 GHz, includes 64 MB of L3 cache, and is unlocked, allowing users to overclock via multiplier and voltage adjustments for extra performance in gaming and productivity workloads.
With a 120 W TDP, the Ryzen 9 9900X requires a good cooling solution but delivers high multi-core performance for streaming, rendering, and heavy multitasking. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory (officially up to DDR5‑5600), ECC memory on compatible motherboards, and provides PCIe 5.0 lanes for the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. The processor also integrates AMD Radeon Graphics for basic display output, and includes support for hardware virtualization, plus AVX, AVX2, and AVX‑512 instruction sets, making it a powerful choice for demanding desktop and workstation builds on the AM5 platform.
General
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
|---|---|
| Package | FC-LGA1718 |
| Market | Desktop |
| Foundry | TSMC |
| Process Size | 4 nm |
| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² |
| Transistors | 3.400 million |
| tJMax | 95°C |
Architecture
| SMP # CPUs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
Frequency
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| Base Clock | 100 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | up to 5.6 GHz |
| Multiplier | 44.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes |
Power
| TDP | 120 W |
|---|
Memory Support
| Memory Support | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Speed | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Bus | Dual-channel |
| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC Memory | Yes |
Expansion
| PCI-Express | 24 Lanes (CPU only), Gen 5 |
|---|---|
| Chipsets | A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E |
| Features | AES, AMD-V, AMD64, AVX, AVX-512, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, EVP, F16C, FMA3, MMX, Precision Boost 2, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 80 KB (per core) |
|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 1 MB (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 64 MB (shared) |
Product Info
| Codename | Granite Ridge |
|---|---|
| Generation | Ryzen 9 Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Part# | 100-000000662 |
