Despite the outstanding single-core performance and excellent gaming capabilities of the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X, to meet the demands of video transcoding, scientific computing, graphic rendering applications, and business office operations, processors with powerful multi-core performance and support for advanced instruction sets are also required. Therefore, among AMD's first Zen 5 processors, there are also two high-end flagship processors: the 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X and the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X. So, can they deliver excellent performance in these professional applications and compete with Intel's 14th generation Core flagship processors?

Dual CCD Zen 5 Processors! Introduction to Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X

Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X, featuring two CCDs that exchange data with the I/O Die chip through the IF bus.

Like the Zen 4 generation processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X still adopts a 16-core, 32-thread design, and the Ryzen 9 9900X maintains a 12-core, 24-thread design. In terms of internal structure, Zen 5 is also essentially consistent with Zen 4, with up to 8 Zen 5 processor computing cores forming a CCX (CPU Complex), and a CCD consisting of a CCX and an INFINITY FABRIC two-way communication module, the latter for exchanging data with the I/O Die. Since the core count of both the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X exceeds 8, they both have two CCXs and two CCDs. Each CCX has 32MB of shared L3 cache, and the processor cores within the CCX can access this 32MB cache at high speed and freely. Therefore, their L3 cache capacity is 64MB. In terms of L2 cache capacity, since the L2 cache capacity per core is 1MB, the Ryzen 9 9950X has an L2 cache capacity of 16MB, with a total L2 and L3 cache capacity of 64MB + 16MB = 80MB; the total L2 and L3 cache capacity of the Ryzen 9 9900X is 64MB + 12MB = 76MB.

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Compared to the Zen 4 processors, the main improvements of the two Zen 5 Ryzen 9 products are threefold: first, they adopt the Zen 5 architecture processor core, whose IPC performance has increased by 16% compared to Zen 4; second, the processor uses a new 48KB L1 12-way data cache, increasing the L1 cache capacity per core from 64KB in Zen 4 to 80KB; third, because the processor cores are manufactured using the more advanced TSMC 4nm process, the energy efficiency ratio is higher. In particular, the TDP thermal design power of the Ryzen 9 9900X is 50W lower than that of the Ryzen 9 7900X. In terms of operating frequency, the Zen 5 Ryzen 9 is identical to the Zen 4 Ryzen 9, and the base clock frequency is even slightly lower, but this is of little consequence to desktop users. Because in real applications, most computers will enable the PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) feature, and the operating frequency will be higher than the base clock frequency.

The appearance of the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X processors is indistinguishable from other lower-tier products, both equipped with an IHS heat spreader.

The number of contacts on the back of both processors is 1718.

All Zen 5 Ryzen processors also feature an octopus-like IHS heat spreader for close contact with the cooler base and processor core chip. The reason why the cooler is not designed as a neat square but has openings everywhere is that all the capacitors of the processor must also be arranged on the front side of the processor, with the number of contacts on the back reaching 1718. According to AMD's planning, the Ryzen 9 9950X with the most core threads is the most powerful productivity product among consumer processors, with no current rivals. The Ryzen 9 9900X, which uses 12 Zen 5 large cores and has 24 threads, can compete with the Core i9-14900K, which has many more cores. Although the Core i9-14900K has 24 cores, only 8 of them are performance cores, and the other 16 are E Core efficiency cores.

So, is the Ryzen 9 9950X the most powerful productivity product among consumer processors currently? Can the Ryzen 9 9900X compete with the Core i9-14900K? Let's find out the answers through practical testing.

Capable of supporting Zen 5 and enabling mobile hard drive transfer speeds to exceed 3700MB/s!Introduction to Gigabyte B650E AORUS PRO X USB4 Motherboard

The I/O backplate of the Gigabyte B650E AORUS PRO X USB4 motherboard is equipped with two USB 4 DP interfaces with a bandwidth of up to 40Gbps each. When connected to a USB 4 mobile storage device, it can provide sequential read and write speeds that exceed 3700MB/s.

To fully unleash the full performance and features of the Zen 5 processor, we specifically used the latest B650E AORUS PRO X USB4 motherboard launched by Gigabyte for the Zen 5 processor in this test, referred to as the B650E gaming carving USB4 motherboard. The motherboard model also clearly indicates its differences - it supports USB4 technology. Although it uses the B650E chipset, it has many capabilities that are not available on some X670 series motherboards. It features two USB 4 DP interfaces with a bandwidth of 40Gbps each. By connecting a USB 4 mobile storage device such as the ORICO Wind Cool Master M.2 USB4 hard drive enclosure and inserting a high-performance SSD inside, it can achieve sequential read and write speeds that break through 3700MB/s, far exceeding the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 mobile SSDs whose read and write speeds are difficult to exceed 2100MB/s. In addition, the two USB 4 interfaces can also be used for charging or connecting displays.

The Wi-Fi 7 antennas of the B650E AORUS PRO X USB4 motherboard all adopt a quick and easy removal design. And what is the large oval interface on the left side of the motherboard's USB interface? It turns out that this is a unique feature of Gigabyte's new motherboards - the Wi-Fi quick and easy removal design. The Wi-Fi 7 antenna interface is designed as a slot, allowing users to install the antenna without unscrewing, simply by plugging and unplugging, and the Wi-Fi antenna can be installed on the motherboard within a few seconds. The Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 wireless module equipped on the motherboard also brings strong wireless connection capabilities to the motherboard. The wireless module is based on the MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 network chip, supporting 160MHz channels and MLO multi-link technology, which can allocate the 2.4GHz band to streaming media and the 5/6GHz bands to gaming, thereby bringing a network experience with fewer interruptions and higher quality. Its maximum theoretical transmission bandwidth is 5800Mbps.

At the same time, through 4K-QAM technology, the data throughput of the Wi-Fi 7 card can also be increased, achieving faster file transfer and smooth streaming media playback experience. In addition, the Wi-Fi 7 card has lower latency, which can reduce network latency and improve response speed, which is very important for real-time applications and online games that require fast response. The motherboard also comes with a dedicated 2T2R Wi-Fi 7 high-gain antenna, which integrates smart antenna functions to effectively enhance signal strength, and the magnetic base design allows users to conveniently fix the antenna to the case.

The motherboard's audio system is designed with an independent block and is equipped with high-quality audio-specific capacitors. The audio system is centered around the Realtek ALC1220 7.1 channel audio chip, supplemented by high-quality audio-specific capacitors and an independent audio block design, which not only makes the motherboard's sound more pure but also brings users a shocking and deep bass, a realistic entertainment experience.The motherboard is equipped with a luxurious 16+2+2 phase power supply circuit

To stably support high-specification Zen 5 processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X, the motherboard boasts luxurious craftsmanship and materials. It is equipped with a substantial 16 (CPU core) + 2 (iGPU) + 2 (IOD) phase processor power supply circuit. Each phase of the processing area and iGPU power supply circuit is equipped with SPS MOSFETs capable of supporting 80A loads. This means that the motherboard's 16-phase CPU core power supply circuit can theoretically support up to 1280A of current, easily supporting all Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000G series, and Ryzen 9000 series processors based on Zen 4 and Zen 5 architectures. According to the actual measurements from the "Mini Computer" evaluation lab, during the half-hour Cinebench R23 stress test of the Ryzen 9 9950X, the highest operating temperature of the motherboard's MOSFETs was only 65°C.

During the half-hour Cinebench R23 stress test of the Ryzen 9 9950X, the highest operating temperature of the motherboard's MOSFETs was only 65°C.

Moreover, the motherboard is also equipped with a large area heatsink designed with an integrated mold, completely covering high-heat components such as inductors and SPS MOSFETs in the power supply circuit. A high thermal conductivity pad is laid under each heatsink, allowing inductors and MOSFETs to make close contact with the heatsink and quickly dissipate heat. To enhance heat dissipation efficiency, the heatsinks of the two power supply modules are connected by a 6mm nickel-plated heat pipe, and the main heatsink features a compound groove design, with multiple channels and inlets/outlets designed on the heatsink to allow air to flow unobstructed through it.

GIGABYTE B650E AORUS Elite USB4 motherboard memory slots support memory operating at speeds up to DDR5 8000

To provide the motherboard with better overclocking capabilities, especially the ability to support high-frequency memory, this motherboard adopts a 6-layer low impedance PCB circuit board in its hardware design, which can reduce signal loss within the PCB and maintain stable transmission of high-speed DDR5 signals. The specific measure is that the power layer and ground layer of the PCB use 2-ounce pure copper foil material to reduce PCB impedance, thereby enhancing the thermal performance and power conversion efficiency of the PCB. Secondly, GIGABYTE has optimized the memory circuit design on the motherboard, optimizing the width, length, and style of the memory traces, reducing the overall impedance between the processor memory controller and the memory slots, creating conditions for achieving higher DDR5 memory speeds.

If users wish to achieve stronger memory performance, they can enable the "High Bandwidth" option in the motherboard BIOS.

At the same time, GIGABYTE has also designed a memory anti-interference shield for all memory wiring within the inner layers of the PCB, with the memory wiring shielded within the inner layers of the PCB to prevent interference, thus the motherboard's rated memory support speed can reach up to DDR5 8000. Additionally, users can enable the "High Bandwidth" option in the motherboard BIOS to further enhance memory performance.

There is a large graphics card quick-release button below the motherboard memory slots

Thanks to the adoption of the B650E chipset, the GIGABYTE B650E AORUS Elite USB4 motherboard also supports PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, providing a PCIe 5.0 x16 ultra-durable graphics card slot. This slot features a seamless one-piece design, equipped with rubber lining strips and zinc alloy, which can more stably support heavy large high-end graphics cards, preventing damage to the graphics card PCB and providing effective electromagnetic shielding for high-speed signals. For ease of use, there is also a graphics card quick-release button to the left of the memory slots. When the user presses the button, the slot exerts an upward force on the graphics card, allowing the user to easily remove the graphics card without damaging the slot.Gigabyte's B650E AORUS Elite USB4 motherboard provides thermal pads and cooling armor for each M.2 SSD slot, offering enhanced protection for storage components. The board features up to three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 SSD slots and one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 SSD slot, with thermal pads and cooling armor for each slot. The two M.2 SSD cooling armors also incorporate a quick-release design, allowing users to easily remove or install the cooling armor by simply rotating the knob to the right. Notably, the cooling armor adjacent to the processor's PCIe 5.0 SSD slot features a grooved design similar to that of a power supply heatsink, with multiple channels and inlets/outlets. This design leverages the airflow from the processor's air cooler or case fans to more rapidly dissipate heat from the heatsink, making it ideal for users to install high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSDs with sequential read/write speeds of 10,000MB/s or higher, as these SSDs tend to generate more heat.

Each M.2 SSD interface is equipped with a latch, allowing for secure attachment of the M.2 SSD without the need for screws. To simplify usage, the motherboard's M.2 SSD slots also incorporate Gigabyte's EZ-Latch Plus tool-free quick-release design. Users no longer need to search for easily misplaced fixing screws. To install an M.2 SSD, simply insert the SSD's gold fingers into the slot and press down on the SSD to align it parallel with the motherboard, and the latch will automatically secure the SSD. To remove the SSD, just slide the latch tab to the right, making the process very straightforward.

In summary, despite the B650E in the model name, this motherboard can compete with high-end X670 series motherboards in terms of craftsmanship, materials, functionality, and expansion capabilities. It is worth considering for users who wish to build a high-end, high-performance Ryzen computer.

How We Test Maximum Power Consumption

Test Platform:

Motherboard: Gigabyte B650E AORUS Elite USB4, Intel Z790

Processor: Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 9 9950X, Core i9-14900K

Memory: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 6800 32GB kit @ DDR5 7200

Storage: Yangtze Memory TiPro7000 Trinity Edition 1TBGraphics Card: GeForce RTX 4080 Super

Power Supply: Gigabyte AORUS 1300PG5

Operating System: Windows 11

Next, we will focus on testing the processor performance and professional application performance of the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X to see if they are as excellent as AMD describes. At the same time, we will also compare them with the flagship of the competitor: Intel Core i9-14900K, to see if AMD's flagship processor with the Zen 5 architecture has market competitiveness. To maximize the performance of each processor, the Intel Core processors will not use the conservative Intel Default Setting, but will lift all current and power consumption restrictions, with the temperature wall set at 100°C.

In the test, the Gigabyte B650E AORUS TACHYON USB4 motherboard used the "PBO Enhancement" option with a 90 Level 3 acceleration level.

When testing these two AMD flagship processors, we will not only enable PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) technology but also use the 90 Level 3 acceleration level in the "PBO Enhancement" option of the Gigabyte B650E AORUS TACHYON USB4 motherboard BIOS. The motherboard offers a wide range of PBO acceleration options, from 70 Level 1 to 90 Level 5. The number in front naturally refers to the temperature, which means the highest operating temperature allowed for the processor. If users are using high-performance air or liquid cooling solutions, this temperature value can be set higher, after all, to achieve higher frequencies will also be accompanied by higher operating temperatures. The Level 1 to Level 5 behind it refers to the frequency acceleration range, the higher the setting level, the greater the automatic acceleration range, of course, the processor may encounter stability issues due to the performance of the cooler or the processor's own quality, so users need to find the appropriate PBO acceleration level.

The 9950X has unparalleled multi-threaded performance, and the 9900X's AVX-512 performance is a significant victory.From the perspective of benchmark performance tests, the Ryzen 9 9950X, based on the Zen 5 architecture, is clearly unbeatable in multi-core and multi-thread performance tests. Despite having the same number of 32 threads, the multi-thread performance of the Core i9-14900K is always somewhat lower. For instance, in the CINEBENCH R23 processor multi-core rendering test, the rendering performance of the Core i9-14900K is only 91.3% of that of the Ryzen 9 9950X. The reason is that although the number of threads is the same, the 16 computational threads of the Core i9-14900K are provided by the less powerful E Core efficiency cores, while the Ryzen 9 9950X features a Zen 5 all-large-core design, with 8 more large cores than the Core i9-14900K.

Looking at the Ryzen 9 9900X, due to the limitation in core count, there is still a certain gap between the Ryzen 9 9900X and the Core i9-14900K in pure computational power. However, in terms of single-thread performance, the Ryzen 9 9900X leads the Core i9-14900K in the GeekBench 6.2.1 test, which focuses on reflecting the actual application experience, with a lead of 6.4% in single-core performance. In the 3DMark processor computation, which uses a variety of instruction sets for computation, the single-thread performance of the Ryzen 9 9900X also has a certain advantage over the Core i9-14900K.

Of course, the most surprising aspect is in the two SiSoftware Sandra performance tests that reflect processor applications, where the Ryzen 9 9900X has an overwhelming advantage over the Core i9-14900K. Its multimedia performance leads the Core i9-14900K by as much as 131%, and the processor's image processing performance also leads the Core i9-14900K by 66.7%. The reason is that benchmarking software often uses advanced instruction sets for computation, representing the development direction of application software. For example, these two tests of the SiSoftware Sandra processor make extensive use of the AVX-512 instruction set, which can significantly improve the processor's floating-point computation capabilities and accelerate computational effects. Therefore, it is increasingly used in encryption computing and content creation applications. Consequently, the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X, which support the AVX-512 instruction set, naturally lead significantly in the tests.

Actual Application Tests: Clear Advantages for Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X

In actual applications, both the Ryzen 9 9950X and the Ryzen 9 9900X have excellent performances. First, with better single-core performance, the Ryzen 9 9950X and the Ryzen 9 9900X both win in the PCMark 10 and WebXPRT4 tests, which reflect the daily application performance of the processor. These two tests mainly showcase the processor's performance in daily applications such as video conferencing, productivity performance, spreadsheet calculation, photo editing, video editing, image classification, encryption, and spell checking, and most tests do not call upon all of the processor's cores. At the same time, in the Photoshop image editing task, which heavily relies on the processor's single-core performance, the Ryzen 9 9950X also performs slightly better, while the Ryzen 9 9900X and the Core i9-14900K have roughly equivalent processing times. In the Lame 3.1 audio transcoding, the Ryzen 9 9900X can transcode an 80MB WAV audio file into an MP3 file with a bit rate of 128kbps in just 12 seconds, while the Core i9-14900K takes 14 seconds.

It is worth mentioning that in real applications, many software have also added support for the AVX-512 instruction set, such as H.265 video transcoding. This allows the Ryzen 9 9900X, with fewer cores, to also outperform the Core i9-14900K in Premiere Pro and HandBrake's H.265 video transcoding, with shorter processing times. The Ryzen 9 9900X's export time for a 4K H.265 video in Procyon Premiere Pro is 64.6 seconds less than that of the Core i9-14900K, a reduction of over one minute, clearly demonstrating higher productivity and effectively improving work efficiency.We also examined the AI performance of three CPUs under the ONNX Open Neural Network Exchange model, the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X both outperformed the Core i9-14900K, with the highest scores. The reason lies in the fact that the test is assessed through a series of actual AI applications, including pose estimation, style transfer, machine translation, depth estimation, object detection, and more, and it will tally the processor's performance when executing each task. Both Ryzen processors have a significant advantage in these applications; for example, when using single-precision floating-point data, the Ryzen 9 9900X performs pose estimation tasks at a speed of 28.9 IPS, while the Core i9-14900K's execution speed is only 14.2 IPS, less than half of the former. When performing machine translation tasks using half-precision floating-point data, the Ryzen 9 9900X's execution speed is 75.3 IPS, and the Core i9-14900K is only 53.6 IPS, with the former being 40.5% faster. Therefore, thanks to better performance in most AI applications, the Ryzen 9 9900X was also able to defeat the Core i9-14900K in AI performance testing.

Next, we tested the performance of the three processors when running large language models with 7 billion parameters, such as Mistral 7B. In the test, we input "tell me about micro computer" to examine the word token generation speed and the first word token generation time through the processor's response. During the test, we disabled GPU participation, and the processor's computational thread count was set to the maximum thread count for each processor, such as 32 for Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 9 9950X, and 24 for Ryzen 9 9900X.

From the test results, the Core i9-14900K's word token generation speed is slightly higher than that of the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X, but its first word token generation time is much longer than that of the two Zen 5 processors. The Ryzen 9 9900X can generate the first word token in just 20.36 seconds, while using the Core i9-14900K requires users to wait 36.91 seconds before starting to answer questions. Therefore, even though the Core i9-14900K's word token generation speed is slightly higher, due to the long first word token generation time, the time required to complete the task will be longer.

In the AIDA64 ray tracing performance computation and AES data encryption tests that support the AVX-512 instruction set, the two Ryzen 9 processors also lead the Core i9-14900K by a significant margin. For example, the Ryzen 9 9900X's AIDA64 FP64 ray tracing performance leads the Core i9-14900K by as much as 110%, and the AIDA64 AES data encryption performance also leads the Core i9-14900K by 81.3%.

Finally, in the AV1 video export and Blender BMW car model rendering tests, which purely rely on maximum computing power, the Ryzen 9 9950X, composed of 16 Zen 5 large cores, takes the lead, with the fastest execution speed and the shortest time in the test. Its Blender rendering time is about 15% less than that of the Core i9-14900K, and the AV.1 video export time is about 5% less. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most powerful products in consumer-level processors in terms of productivity.

Gaming performance test: Can compete with the Core i9-14900K.Although gaming is not the primary application for the two Zen 5 Ryzen 9 processors, considering that professional workers also need to rest and entertain, and may use their computers for gaming during their leisure time, we still tested their average frame rates in different processors using 8 games, including AAA titles and online games, within a limited time. The results show that, with its decent single-core performance, the Ryzen 9 processor can lead in games such as DOTA2, "World War Z: Aftermath," "Godfall," "Horizon Zero Dawn," and "Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem."

The Core i9-14900K, on the other hand, is slightly faster in "Assassin's Creed Valhalla," "Shadow of the Tomb Raider," and "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty," of course, the lead of the Core i9-14900K is not significant, with advantages within 5 frames. Overall, the gaming performance of the Zen 5 Ryzen 9 processor has reached the level of the Core i9-14900K, capable of competing on equal terms.

Power consumption and temperature under full load are not high, and energy efficiency is excellent.

It is worth mentioning that, despite the increase in the number of computing cores of the two processors, with the help of the advanced TSMC 4nm production process, their power consumption and operating temperature under full load are not high. After running the AIDA64 FPU stress test, the full load temperature of both processors will hit around 90°C. The full load package power consumption of the Ryzen 9 9950X is 211.5W, and the full load package power consumption of the Ryzen 9 9900X is around 200.8W, both of which are much lower than that of the 14th generation Core flagship Core i9-14900K. The unlocked power Core i9-14900K, in the AIDA64 FPU stress test, will easily reach over 300W in processor package power consumption, and the processor package temperature will also touch the 100°C temperature wall.

Overclocking capabilities are not bad, with CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering performance breaking through 46700 points.

The Ryzen 9 9900X can achieve a full-core frequency of up to 5.6GHz.

The Ryzen 9 9900X can complete the CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering test at up to 5.5GHz.

Finally, we also attempted to overclock the two high-end processors. After several attempts, the Ryzen 9 9900X can achieve a full-core overclock of up to 5.6GHz at a core voltage of 1.35V, completing performance tests with low load such as CPU-Z, and dropping to 5.5GHz, it can complete heavy load tests such as CINEBENCH R23, increasing the CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering performance from the default 35764 points to 36499 points.

The Ryzen 9 9950X can achieve a full-core frequency of up to 5.575GHz.The Ryzen 9 9950X can achieve a maximum frequency of 5.4GHz in the CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering test.

The top-tier Ryzen 9 9950X can overclock to a maximum of 5.575GHz across all cores at a core voltage of 1.36V, and complete the CPU-Z performance test. When we increase the voltage to 1.375V, the all-core frequency is reduced to 5.4GHz, which can complete the CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering stress test, with the CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering performance breaking through 46,700 points. Under normal cooling conditions, even if the Core i9-14900K is overclocked aggressively, its CINEBENCH R23 multi-core rendering performance is hard to exceed 44,000 points. It can be said that the Zen 5 Ryzen 9 processor has completely surpassed its competitors in overclocking capabilities.

Reliable and powerful high-cost-performance productivity tools

From the comprehensive tests, it can be seen that both Ryzen 9 processors have excellent performance. With the 16-core Zen 5 architecture full large-core design and the high frequency, high energy efficiency ratio brought by the TSMC 4nm production process, the Ryzen 9 9950X has very strong productivity performance and has no competitors in the current consumer-level processors. Although the Ryzen 9 9900X does not have many cores, its performance in daily applications, audio transcoding, AI applications, and applications related to the AVX-512 instruction set such as video transcoding and scientific computing is better than the competitor Core i9-14900K. It is only slightly behind in pure computing power competition such as rendering and general video transcoding. In terms of overall productivity performance, the Ryzen 9 9900X can already match the Core i9-14900K. In terms of gaming performance, both Ryzen 9 Zen 5 processors also have the strength to compete with the Core i9-14900K, and with much lower power consumption and heat generation, the Zen 5 Ryzen 9 processor is not only excellent in performance but also very comprehensive, without obvious shortcomings.

It is worth mentioning its price. The launch price of the Ryzen 9 9900X is only 3,399 yuan, which is 900 yuan cheaper than the launch price of the previous generation Ryzen 9 7900X, and also 900 yuan lower than the current price of its peer competitor Core i9-14900K, with a very prominent cost-performance ratio. The pricing of the top product Ryzen 9 9950X is also very reasonable, with a launch price of 4,899 yuan, which is 600 yuan lower than the launch price of the Ryzen 9 7950X. For professional users who need to create value through computers, the Zen 5 Ryzen 9 processor is a reliable and powerful new generation of productivity tools.