AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: Benchmark Leak Reveals Impressive Performance

AMD’s Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Desktop CPU has recently undergone benchmark testing, and the results are quite remarkable. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of its performance and how it stacks up against Intel’s 14th Gen CPUs.

Key Specifications

• CPU Model: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X “100-000000662”
• Cores/Threads: 12 cores / 24 threads
• Base Clock: 4.4 GHz
• Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
• Cache: 76 MB
• TDP: 120W (significantly lower than the 170W of Ryzen 9 7900X chips)

Single-Core Performance Dominance

The Ryzen 9 9900X was tested using Geekbench 6 on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene motherboard with 32 GB of DDR5 memory. Running at a peak frequency of over 5.6 GHz (5664 MHz), it achieved impressive scores:

• Single-Core Test: 3401 points
• Multi-Core Test: 19,756 points

Notably, the single-core performance of the Ryzen 9 9900X surpasses Intel’s current fastest chip, the Core i9-14900KS, which scores around 3250 points in the same test. Even in multi-core performance, the Ryzen 9 9900X holds its own, nearly matching the Core i9-14900K’s average score of 20,500 points.

TDP Comparison

Let’s compare the TDP of the Ryzen 9 9900X with other chips in this generation:

• Ryzen 9 7950X (170W) → Ryzen 9 9950X (170W)
• Ryzen 9 7900X (170W) → Ryzen 9 9900X (120W)
• Ryzen 7 7700X (105W) → Ryzen 7 9700X (65W)
• Ryzen 5 7600X (105W) → Ryzen 5 9600X (65W)

Intel Baseline Default Settings

Keep in mind that the Intel Core i9 CPUs were tested using pre-“Intel Baseline Default” settings, which slightly reduce performance for better stability. These profiles can lead to up to a 15% performance degradation compared to standard settings.

Zen 5 IPC Uplift

Geekbench represents one of the best-case scenarios for Zen 5’s IPC uplift. AMD claims up to a 19% increase in IPC over Zen 5, as shown in their official slide.

Retail Availability

The AMD Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Desktop CPUs, including the Ryzen 9 9900X, are expected to hit retail shelves later this month on the AM5 platform. Exciting times ahead!