CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
12C/24T · 120 W · Launched Jan 2025CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
77.1
1.54× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
109
2.17× ref
CPU single-thread
61.0
1.22× ref
CPU gaming
64.6
1.29× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
75.8
1.52× ref
Street price
$636
610 €
CPU overall per $100
12.1
TDP
120 W
CPU overall per watt
0.64
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 14.2k | – | points | 1 avg. | 95.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 477 | 358–540 | samples/min | 22 runs | 123 | 11 Nov 2025 – 6 Mar 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 539 | 509–571 | samples/min | 27 runs | 128 | 16 Mar 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 45.1 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 104 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 19.6k | 15.8k–22.2k | points | 184 runs | 85.1 | 4 May 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 22.7k | 19.8k–25.2k | points | 155 runs | 93.1 | 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 33.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 10 avg. | 97.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 64.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 5 avg. | 110 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 359 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 10 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 131 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 20 avg. | 99.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 56.0k | – | points | 1293 avg. | 108 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 74.1 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 109 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 38.8k | – | vsamples | 5 avg. | 141 | 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 | 1,280 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 672 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 847 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,304 | 3,109–3,493 | points | 173 runs | 70.7 | 4 May 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,019 | 2,870–3,206 | points | 157 runs | 67.2 | 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1514.0k | – | points | 20 avg. | 68.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,628 | – | points | 1293 avg. | 56.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 90.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 57.9 | 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 | 86.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 64.6 | 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 | 15.0k | – | points | 78 avg. | 83.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 11.8k | – | points | 20 avg. | 70.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.3k | – | points | 143 avg. | 63.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 14.1k | – | points | 14 avg. | 64.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 14.1k | – | points | 11 avg. | 83.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 143.4k | – | points | 61 avg. | 80.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 131.5k | – | points | 23 avg. | 80.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
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CPU single-thread index
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Geekbench Multi-Core 6
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Geekbench Single-Core 6
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Geekbench Multi-Core 7
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Geekbench Single-Core 7
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Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data49 runs26 Oct 2026ComputerBase2 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser669 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking5 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026