CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C/24T · 120 W · Launched Jul 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
72.5
1.45× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
106
2.13× ref
CPU single-thread
60.8
1.22× ref
CPU gaming
54.9
1.10× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
67.9
1.36× ref
Street price
$346
352 €
CPU overall per $100
20.9
TDP
120 W
CPU overall per watt
0.60
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 13.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 92.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 509 | 451–532 | samples/min | 239 runs | 131 | 7 Nov 2025 – 21 Oct 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 522 | 466–562 | samples/min | 198 runs | 124 | 11 Mar 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 45.0 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 104 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 18.7k | 3,595–22.6k | points | 197 runs | 81.1 | 1 Sept 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 22.4k | 18.4k–24.9k | points | 206 runs | 91.9 | 11 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 122.7k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 94.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,818 | – | points | 1 avg. | 107 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 5,008 | – | points | 1 avg. | 99.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 12.6k | – | points | 1 avg. | 107 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 32.2k | – | points | 1 avg. | 105 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 38.7 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 107 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 31.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 12 avg. | 104 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 366 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 123 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 126 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 27 avg. | 104 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 54.3k | – | points | 6999 avg. | 105 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 73.7 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 108 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 36.9k | – | vsamples | 88 avg. | 134 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,284 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 676 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 853 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,339 | 2,192–3,525 | points | 196 runs | 71.5 | 1 Sept 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,074 | 2,853–3,266 | points | 197 runs | 68.4 | 11 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 8,020 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 57.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 138 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 353 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 885 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,253 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1539.7k | – | points | 23 avg. | 69.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,670 | – | points | 6999 avg. | 56.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 92.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 58.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 73.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 54.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 13.5k | – | points | 153 avg. | 75.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 9,890 | – | points | 47 avg. | 59.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.1k | – | points | 589 avg. | 61.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 15.5k | – | points | 29 avg. | 70.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 12.5k | – | points | 115 avg. | 74.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 123.9k | – | points | 105 avg. | 69.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 9,743 | – | points | 42 avg. | 67.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 111.9k | – | points | 49 avg. | 68.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data437 runs4 Nov 2026ComputerBase2 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser796 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking4 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark3 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026