AMD today unveiled its new Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors in India at an event in Delhi, marking a significant advancement in computing power and reliability.
Ryzen 9000 Series processors
Built on the Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 9000 Series processors deliver an average 16% increase in IPC performance compared to the Zen 4 generation.
The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X offers the fastest consumer desktop performance available, enhancing capabilities for gamers, content creators, and prosumers.
Performance Overview
The Ryzen 9 9950X is optimized for demanding tasks such as complex 3D rendering and running multiple virtual machines, delivering exceptional speed and efficiency. Gamers will experience smooth gameplay and high frame rates across various genres, including AAA titles and esports games.
Content creators will benefit from improved single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, which reduces render times and increases productivity in tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, and animation.
Key Features
- Architecture: Advanced Zen 5 with up to 16% better IPC performance than Zen 4.
- Overclocking: Enhanced capabilities for higher performance.
- PCIe 5.0 Support: Compatibility with the latest high-speed storage and graphics cards.
- Power Efficiency: TDPs ranging from 65W to 170W.
- Cache: Larger L1 cache and up to 80MB total cache in the top-tier model, reducing latency.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series (Granite Ridge) specifications
| Model | Cores / Threads |
Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | PCIe | TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 / 32 | Up to 5.7 GHz / 4.3 GHz |
80MB | Gen 5 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 / 24 | Up to 5.6 GHz / 4.4 GHz |
76MB | Gen 5 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.5 GHz / 3.8 GHz |
40MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 / 12 | Up to 5.4 GHz / 3.9 GHz |
38MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
Ecosystem and Compatibility
AMD introduces two new chipsets, the AMD X870E and X870, to complement the Ryzen 9000 Series. These chipsets support PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, USB4, and Wi-Fi 7.
The Socket AM5 platform ensures long-term support, guaranteed through 2027 and beyond, providing a solid upgrade path and investment protection.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing for the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors is as follows:
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (16 cores / 32 threads): Rs. 64,990
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (12 cores / 24 threads): Rs. 48,990
- AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (8 cores / 16 threads): Rs. 36,190
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (6 cores / 12 threads): Rs. 28,190
They are available for purchase on Amazon.in and other partner retailers starting today.
Speaking about the launch, Srinivas M Reddy, Country Head – Channel Sales & Distribution, India & SAARC at AMD, stated,
The AMD Ryzen 9000 series represents the pinnacle of desktop computing power for gamers and creators. These processors are the result of our relentless pursuit of excellence, pushing the limits of what’s achievable in desktop technology. With the Ryzen 9000 series, we are not just raising the bar – we are redefining it.