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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — Benchmarks & Specs

12 cores24 threads120W TDP$599 MSRP2025
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Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

At 1080p (High), the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D averages 672 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per OfZenAndComputing. In PassMark CPU Mark multi-thread it scores 56,257 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a processor from the Zen 5 family released in 2025 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 12 cores / 24 threads, boost clock of 5.5 GHz, 120W TDP. It launched with a $599 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 8 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 672 fps — OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 642 fps — Tom's Hardware 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 186 fps — Tom's Hardware 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 184 fps — OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 142 fps — OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 142 fps — Of Zen and Computing 2025-09-13
Starfield 1080p Ultra 118 fps — OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Starfield 1080p High 118 fps — Of Zen and Computing 2025-09-13

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark multi-thread 56,257 pts PassMark 2026-04-22
PassMark CPU Mark 56,226 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 56,178 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi-core 34,549 pts NanoReview 2025-03-12
Cinebench R23 multi 32,800 points ComputerCity 2025-03-11
Geekbench 6 multi-core 21,380 pts Geekbench Browser 2025-03-12
Geekbench 6 multi 19,227 points Geekbench Browser 2025-02-01
Geekbench 6 multi 19,227 points Tom's Hardware 2025-01-10
PassMark CPU Mark single-thread 4,646 pts PassMark 2026-04-22
PassMark Single Thread 4,645 pts PassMark 2026-04-20

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Full Specifications

x3dtrue
cores12
tdp w120
socketAM5
threads24
l3 cache mb128
boost clock ghz5.5

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D best used for?
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core Zen 5-family processor. Use it for gaming + streaming and mainstream productivity. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D released, and what was its launch MSRP?
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D launched in 2025 at a $599 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D?
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