AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000 series processors are generating considerable buzz with their “Zen 5” architecture. Recent leaks have unveiled benchmark results for three key models: the Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, and Ryzen 5 9600X. These benchmarks reveal impressive improvements in performance, setting the stage for AMD’s next major release.
Ryzen 9 9900X leaked benchmarks
The Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core Zen 5 processor but it is not the top SKU, which is the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X. Clocking up to 5.6 GHz, and potentially higher with XFR/PBO settings, this processor is a powerhouse and we have leaked benchmarks for it.
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The Geekbench scores for the Ryzen 9 9900X are amazing. It achieved a single-core score of 3401 points and a multi-core score of 19756 points, currently the highest among desktop CPUs listed in the Geekbench database.
- Single-Core Performance: Surpasses the Intel Core i9-14900K by at least 10%.
- Multi-Core Performance: While 5% slower than the Core i9-14900K, it already outperforms the 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D in multi-core tests.
- Generational Gains: Compared to the Ryzen 9 7900X, the 9900X is 16% faster in single-core and 10% faster in multi-core performance.
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Ryzen 7 9700X leaked benchmarks
Designed for the mainstream market, the Ryzen 7 9700X packs 8 cores and 16 threads. It features a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a boost clock up to 5.5 GHz, alongside a reduced TDP of 65W compared to the Ryzen 7 7700X’s 105W.
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In Geekbench, the Ryzen 7 9700X scored 3312 points in single-core and 16431 points in multi-core tests.
- Single-Core Performance: 4% faster than the Intel Core i9-14900KS and 14% faster than the Ryzen 7 7700X.
- Multi-Core Performance: Shows an 8% improvement over its predecessor. It matches the performance of the Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 9 7900, both 65W TDP processors.
Also Read: AMD Ryzen 5 7600, Ryzen 7 7700, Ryzen 9 7900 Performance and Value
Ryzen 5 9600X leaked benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 9600X, with 6 cores and 12 threads, offers a base clock of 3.9 GHz and a boost clock up to 5.4 GHz. It features 38 MB of cache and maintains a 65W TDP.
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On Geekbench, the Ryzen 5 9600X scored 3284 points in single-core and 14594 points in multi-core tests.
- Single-Core Performance: 15% faster than the Ryzen 5 7600X, outpacing the Intel Core i9-14900KS in single-core tests.
- Multi-Core Performance: 14% faster than its predecessor, closely matching the Ryzen 7 7700 and outperforming the standard Core i5-14600. The Core i5-14600K, however, offers a 9% uplift in multi-threaded tests but at a higher TDP.
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The leaked benchmarks for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series processors—Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, and Ryzen 5 9600X—highlight significant performance advancements. These processors not only outperform their predecessors but also offer competitive performance against Intel’s latest CPUs.
The pricing for the Ryzen 9000 series processors has not been confirmed yet, but AMD is expected to use similar pricing to its last-gen processors at launch. The desktop processors are expected to be released on July 31st, with pricing and reviews to be disclosed sooner.
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