AMD Ryzen 9 9900X hits lowest price ever at $392
The 9900X hits it's lowest price ever on the run up to Black Friday
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If you’ve been eyeing the Ryzen 9 9900X, there’s never been a better time to buy it. At its lowest price ever, $392, this 12-core, 24-thread powerhouse offers serious performance for creators and gamers looking for something that can multitask without breaking a sweat.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Core configuration: 12
- Threads: 24
- Base core speed: 4.4 GHz
- Boost core speed: up to 5.6 GHz
- DDR5 support: Yes @ 5600 MT/s
- TDP / PPT: 120 W / 162 W
We are in the run-up to Black Friday, so there’s always a possibility that we will get a better deal, but this deal is certainly hard to pass up. Normally, we’d look at historical data to try and gauge how likely something is to go on sale around Black Friday and the holidays, but the Ryzen 9000 series is too new for that.
As you can see, there has been a rather large drop in price for the Ryzen 9000 series. This could be AMD taking advantage of Intel’s shoddy Arrow Lake performance. Though, looking back, AMD’s 9000 series launch wasn’t that much better either.
Why you should consider the 9900X
At the core of the 9900X is AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, which brings impressive improvements in efficiency and single-core performance over previous Ryzen models. Built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, the Ryzen 9 9900X has a base clock of 4.4 GHz and a boost clock up to 5.6 GHz.
This translates to snappier multitasking, smoother 4K video rendering, and better responsiveness in day-to-day tasks. With 12 multithreaded cores (something Intel now lacks), it’s tailored to handle heavy workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, or a demanding mix of gaming and streaming simultaneously.
For anyone building or upgrading a high-performance workstation, this deal on the 9900X is hard to ignore. It’s an ideal processor for creators, developers, and professionals who need that extra power for productivity. You can also use your older AM5 motherboard, as not only does the 9900X work on the new X870 chipset, but it’s backwards compatible with the older 600 series chipsets.
Intel’s rocky launch and the waiting game for 9800X3D
If gaming is your main goal, you might want to look toward AMD’s 9800X3D, releasing on November 7th. This upcoming chip is expected to improve gaming performance, especially with its cache configuration optimized for gaming. And let’s be real – Intel’s latest release didn’t exactly set the world on fire.
The Core Ultra series launch, expected to be a direct challenger to AMD’s latest Ryzen lineup, has had its fair share of issues and mixed reviews, casting doubt on its performance and value proposition in certain cases. As we mentioned in our 285K review, it’s safe to say that these CPUs should be avoided for now.
Final word
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Core configuration: 12
- Threads: 24
- Base core speed: 4.4 GHz
- Boost core speed: up to 5.6 GHz
- DDR5 support: Yes @ 5600 MT/s
- TDP / PPT: 120 W / 162 W
The Ryzen 9 9900X, at $392, is a steal for power users looking to maximize multitasking performance without compromising on future-proofing. For those with workloads that demand lots of cores and threads, this CPU brings high-end capabilities at a mid-range price. But if gaming is your sole focus, it might be worth holding off just a few more days until the 9800X3D lands.
