AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D MPK Gaming and Content Creation Processor — 12 Cores, 24 Threads, Zen 5 Architecture, 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology with 128MB L3 Cache, Boost Clock up to 5.5 GHz, DDR5 Support, PCIe 5.0, Unlocked for Overclocking, 120W TDP

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end desktop CPU based on the Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" architecture. Key specifications include:

• 12 cores and 24 threads

• 3D V-Cache technology with 128 MB of L3 cache

• Base clock of 4.4 GHz and boost clock up to 5.5 GHz

• Support for DDR5 memory

• PCIe 5.0 with 24 lanes from CPU

• TDP of 120 W

• Unlocked multiplier for overclocking

• Socket: AM5

• Integrated Radeon Graphics

• Supports ECC memory

• Manufactured on 4 nm process technology by TSMC

Performance highlights:

• About 28% faster on average in 1080p gaming compared to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

• 20% faster than previous-gen Ryzen 9 7900X3D

• Strong gaming and content creation performance

• Overclocking is supported but yields marginal gaming improvements

Additional features:

• Supports AMD Precision Boost 2 and other advanced SIMD and encryption instruction sets

• Compatible with AM5 motherboards with chipsets like X870E, X870, B850, etc.

This CPU offers a top-tier gaming experience with excellent single-threaded and multi-threaded performance due to its combination of high clock speeds and large 3D stacked cache, making it also suitable for demanding professional workloads