AMD slayed the dragon - AMD Ryzen 9 9900X & 9950X
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Check out MSI’s Back to School deals at msi.gm The new AMD 9900X and 9950X CPUs are here, and Intel should be SHOOK! With great performance, lower temperatures, and lower power draw than the i9-14900KS, is this the new top CPU for people looking for peak performance, or should you keep waiting for the next release that could be coming soon? Buy an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Only kind of a dragon 0:39 Unboxing and compatibility 1:45 What makes these different? 3:32 Sponsor - MSI 3:57 Gaming performance 5:05 Productivity performance 5:53 PBO power tuning and temperatures 7:02 Pricing and overall thoughts 8:34 Outro
The video delves into AMD's new Zen 5 flagship CPUs, the Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X, highlighting their core counts, architectural improvements, and moves to TSMC's 4 nm process. It discusses how these CPUs fit into the AM5 ecosystem with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 support, noting that AMD claims higher performance with lower power draw than Intel’s i9-14900KS in many scenarios. The host compares the power characteristics, cooling requirements, and real-world consumption, revealing that the 9900X and 9950X can pull more wattage under load than typical 65 W rated parts, yet still remain cooler and more efficient than certain Intel counterparts in both default and boosted modes. In gaming tests, the video emphasizes that while the Zen 5 chips are capable, they are not positioned to directly dethrone the X3D gaming-focused lineup, especially for pure gaming performance, and recommends considering the potential 9,000 Series X3D refresh for ultimate gaming. The productivity story, however, is where these CPUs truly shine, delivering strong results in video encoding, compression, 3D rendering, and editing thanks to architectural gains and higher power envelopes. The presenter also covers practical considerations like PBO tuning, warranty implications, and pricing, concluding that the 9900X and 9950X offer a compelling Am5-based upgrade path with strong all-around performance and forward compatibility despite not being the absolute gaming kings. Overall, the video positions these chips as versatile workstations and capable gaming CPUs, with the Am5 socket ensuring upgrade options through 2027 and beyond, while advising buyers to weigh gaming-focused options like the 7800X3D for pure gaming supremacy.
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