AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU + MSI X870E Tomahawk motherboard
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-core/24-thread desktop processor with unlocked overclocking. Includes MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk motherboard with modern PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN. Customer note: mixed sentiment
Highlights
- 12-core/24-thread design
- unlocked multiplier for tuning
- PCIe 5.0 x16 and DDR5 support
Pros
- 12-core 24-thread performance
- unlocked for overclocking
- PCIe 5.0 x16 support
- DDR5-compatible motherboard
- Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN enabled
Cons
- mixed customer sentiment
- large platform bundle may have compatibility considerations
Best For
Features
- 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor with 5.6 GHz max boost
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking on compatible platforms
- L2+L3 cache totaling 76 MB and DDR5 support
- Supports PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards with AM5 socket
- OS support includes Windows 11/10 64-bit; cooler/thermal solution not included