AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X belongs to the Ryzen family and the Ryzen 9000 series. Its form factor is Desktop, Boxed Processor and its market segment is Enthusiast Desktop. It has 12 CPU cores with multithreading (SMT) support, giving a total of 24 threads. The base clock speed is 4.4GHz and the maximum boost clock is up to 5.6GHz. The processor has 960KB of L1 cache, 12MB of L2 cache, and 64MB of L3 cache. The default TDP is 120W. The process technology for the CPU cores is TSMC 4nm FinFET and for the I/O die is TSMC 6nm FinFET.
12 / 24
Cores + threads
5.6GHz
Clock frequency
AMD AM5
Socket
12 / 64MB
L2/L3 cache size
120W
Thermal power
Key features of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X processor
- 12 cores and 24 threads
- Maximum frequency of up to 5.6GHz
- Uses the modern Zen 5 microarchitecture
- 64MB L3 cache
- Unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
- Includes an integrated AMD Radeon Graphics chip
- Supports DDR5 RAM
Overclocking, technology support, compatibility and socket
The processor is unlocked for overclocking and supports AMD EXPO Memory Overclocking Technology, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets. AMD Ryzen Master Support is also provided. The CPU Boost technology is Precision Boost 2. The CPU socket is AM5 and supported chipsets are A620, B650E, X870E, and B850. The instruction set is x86-64. Supported extensions include AES, AMD-V, SSE3 and SSSE3. Supported operating systems are Windows 11, Windows 10, RHEL x86 and Ubuntu x86.
Connectivity, interface, cooling and operating conditions
The processor offers 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 1 native USB 2.0 port. The PCI Express version is PCIe 5.0. The native PCIe lanes are 28, 24. NVMe support includes Boot, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, and RAID10. A liquid cooler is recommended for optimal performance. The maximum operating temperature is 95°C.
Integrated graphics and memory support
The graphics model is AMD Radeon Graphics. It has 2 graphics cores and a graphics frequency of 2200MHz. USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode is supported. The system memory type is DDR5 with 2 memory channels. The maximum memory size is 256GB and the system memory subtype is UDIMM. ECC support is available, but requires motherboard support.
Technical specification
- Series: AMD Ryzen 9
- Max. operating temperature: 95°C
- Special features: Automatic overclocking, Virtualization, Multi-Threading
- Integrated graphics chip: AMD Radeon Graphics
Processor cores and threads
Processor cores work, to some extent, like separate processors and can handle computational tasks independently of each other. This means that the more physical cores a processor has, the more tasks it can process simultaneously. Threads can be described as separate virtual cores, which all modern processors have. An eight-core processor typically has sixteen threads, so it can handle sixteen processes at once.
Processor frequency
The operating frequency indicates the speed of the processor. In general, a processor with a higher frequency can execute instructions faster than one with a lower frequency. A higher frequency ensures snappier and faster responses in everyday computer use, such as launching applications, browsing the internet or editing documents. It ranges from 1 to 5GHz. Some CPUs allow for a short-term frequency increase under heavy load (Turbo Boost).
L2 and L3 cache
To work as quickly as possible, the processor needs fast storage where it can save temporary data. The L2 and L3 cache, located directly on the processor, serves this purpose. While these memory caches are significantly smaller than RAM, they are also faster. L2 and L3 are the first storage the processor interacts with, and generally, the larger the better.
Processor socket
Before you choose a new processor, you should know which hardware connector (socket) your motherboard has for the CPU. The processor and motherboard must have the same socket designation; this is the first step towards a functional build. Another important factor is the type of RAM. You should know what type of RAM you have.
TDP (Thermal Design Power)
TDP (Thermal Design Power) is a processor parameter that indicates the amount of heat it produces at maximum load, while also suggesting its energy consumption. A lower TDP means the processor consumes less power and generates less heat, which is ideal for laptops or energy-efficient systems. Conversely, processors with a high TDP offer higher performance but require advanced cooling to prevent overheating.
Processor cooling
A processor, much like a graphics card, generates heat during operation that needs to be dissipated to keep the processor itself cool. Some chip packages already include a cooler, but if you want to be absolutely sure you can handle the processor's heat output, get an external one. External processor coolers come in various sizes and performance levels, and many support stylish RGB backlighting. You can get both classic air and modern liquid cooling options.Specifications
Series
Number of cores
Frequency
RAM support
Performance
Integrated graphics card
Advanced parameters
Compatibility
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