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Specifications

Key specs

Cores
12
Threads
24
Base clock
4.4 GHz
Boost clock
5.6 GHz
Cache
64 MB
Cooler in the box
Not included
Integrated graphics
Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
TDP / board power
120 W
Socket
AM5
Memory type
DDR5
Architecture
Zen 5
Code name
Granite Ridge
Process
TSMC 4 nm
PCIe interface
PCIe 5.0
Max memory speed
DDR5-5600
L2 cache
12 MB
Overclocking
Unlocked
Memory channels
2
Released
2024-08-15

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Ryzen 9 9900X vs similar processors

AMD Ryzen 9 9900XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DAMD Ryzen 9 9950XAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Cores12121612
Threads24243224
Base clock4.4 GHz4.4 GHz4.3 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock5.6 GHz5.5 GHz5.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Cache64 MB128 MB64 MB64 MB
Cooler in the boxNot includedNot includedNot includedNot included
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2024202520242022

Questions about the Ryzen 9 9900X

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz boost, AM5, 120 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X use?

AM5.

When did the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X come out?

It was released in 2024/08 (AMD).

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