AMD Ryzen 9000 processors
Ryzen 9000 is AMD's Zen 5 desktop range for the AM5 socket, from six-core Ryzen 5 chips to 16-core Ryzen 9 models, including the X3D processors built for gaming.
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Buying guide: AMD Ryzen 9000 processors
What X3D means
X3D chips stack extra L3 cache on the processor using AMD 3D V-Cache. Many games run noticeably faster with it, which is why the Ryzen 7 X3D models are popular for gaming builds. The top Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 carries 192MB of L3 cache across 16 cores.
Picking a tier
Ryzen 5 suits gaming on a budget. Ryzen 7 X3D is the gaming favourite. Ryzen 9 adds cores for video editing, rendering and heavy multitasking.
Coolers and boards
Most Ryzen 9000 chips come without a cooler; the product name says when one is included. They run in 800-series AM5 boards out of the box and in 600-series boards with an updated BIOS. Add DDR5 memory and a matching CPU cooler.
Common questions
Which Ryzen 9000 CPU is best for gaming?
The Ryzen 7 X3D models give the best gaming performance for the money in this range.
Do Ryzen 9000 CPUs include integrated graphics?
Yes, they have basic integrated Radeon graphics for display output, but gaming needs a separate graphics card.