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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?

In PassMark CPU Mark multi-thread it scores 56,257 pts, per PassMark. Across all its cores it scores 34,549 pts in Cinebench R23 multi-core, per NanoReview.

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.

Amazon listing: $489.97

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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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 listings. Data on this page draws on 18 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 8 game frame-rate results, compiled from OfZenAndComputing, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Tom's Hardware, ComputerCity, NanoReview; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

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

Gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 672 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 642 fps — Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 186 fps — Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2025-03-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 184 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 142 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 142 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2026-06-13
Starfield 1080p High 118 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-09-13
Starfield 1080p Ultra 118 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark multi-thread 56,257 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-23
PassMark CPU Mark 56,226 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 56,178 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi-core 34,549 pts NanoReview retrieved 2026-04-23
Cinebench R23 multi 32,800 points ComputerCity 2025-03-11
Geekbench 6 multi-core 21,380 pts Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-04-23
Geekbench 6 multi 19,227 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-13Same result reported by Tom's Hardware (reporting Geekbench Browser result)
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,646 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-23
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,645 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,638 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-13

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Systems with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Laptops and desktops that ship with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

X3dYes
Cores12
TDP120 W
SocketAM5
Threads24
L3 cache128 MB
Boost clock5.5 GHz

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. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D have, and how does it benchmark?
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D?
Amazon listings for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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