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AMD Ryzen 9 3900

Explore AMD Ryzen 9 3900 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.5/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30545 and a single-thread rating of 2605. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark30,545
712 samples
Single Thread2,605
Overall rank#549
of 6,054
Reference price$219.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.5Very good

AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30545 and a single-thread rating of 2605. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is a Desktop released in 2019. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 30,545 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 30,545 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,605 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 9 3900 specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 30,545 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 9 3900?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i5-13500Intel30,671 points
02AMD Ryzen 9 3900This CPU30,545 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD30,512 points
04Intel Core i5-14500Intel30,462 points
05AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD30,422 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD4,571 points
02AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD4,309 points
03Intel Core i5-14500Intel3,923 points
04Intel Core i5-13500Intel3,848 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 3900This CPU2,605 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-13500Intel471.9 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 9 3900This CPU469.9 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645AMD469.4 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-14500Intel468.6 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GAMD468.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
413,876.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
26,629.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
26,031.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
203.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
56,681.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
97,496.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,611.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
44,756.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2019
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 / 24
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo4.30 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I12 x 32 KB
L1D12 x 32 KB
L212 x 512 KB
L364 MB