Description
Built on AMD's advanced Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 9 9900X desktop processor delivers powerful multi-core performance for enthusiast desktop systems. With 12 cores and 24 threads, this AM5 socket processor is engineered for demanding gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads. It supports AMD EXPO memory overclocking technology along with Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets, giving enthusiasts full control through AMD Ryzen Master software. Wide chipset compatibility across A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, and X870 boards makes it a flexible upgrade path for a range of AM5 builds. As this processor does not include a bundled cooler, a liquid cooling solution is recommended for optimal performance.
Features
- 12 cores and 24 threads built on TSMC 4nm Zen 5 architecture for CPU cores
- Boost clock speeds of up to 5.6GHz with a 4.4GHz base clock
- Unlocked for overclocking with Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets
- Supports AMD EXPO memory overclocking technology for enhanced performance tuning
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen Master software for streamlined performance control
- AM5 socket support across A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, and X870 chipsets
- Large cache configuration with 12MB L2 and 64MB L3 cache for demanding workloads
- Precision Boost 2 technology for dynamic, workload-based frequency scaling
- Compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, RHEL x86, and Ubuntu x86 operating systems
- Liquid cooler recommended for optimal thermal performance under sustained loads
Specifications
General Specifications
- Name: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Family: Ryzen
- Series: Ryzen 9000 Series
- Form Factor: Desktops, Boxed Processor
- Market Segment: Enthusiast Desktop
- AMD PRO Technologies: No
- Consumer Use: Yes
- Regional Availability: Global
- Former Codename: Granite Ridge AM5
- Architecture: Zen 5
- Number of CPU Cores: 12
- Multithreading (SMT): Yes
- Number of Threads: 24
- Max. Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
- Base Clock: 4.4 GHz
- L1 Cache: 960 KB
- L2 Cache: 12 MB
- L3 Cache: 64 MB
- Default TDP: 120W
- Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET
- Processor Technology for I/O Die: TSMC 6nm FinFET
- Package Die Count: 3
- Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
- AMD EXPO Memory Overclocking Technology: Yes
- Precision Boost Overdrive: Yes
- Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets: Yes
- AMD Ryzen Master Support: Yes
- CPU Socket: AM5
- Supporting Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870
- CPU Boost Technology: Precision Boost 2
- Instruction Set: x86-64
- Supported Extensions: AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3, x86-64
- Thermal Solution (PIB): Not Included
- Recommended Cooler: Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance
- Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95C
- OS Support: Windows 11 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
