AMD Ryzen 9900X Benchmarks Show Impressive Performance, Intel Rivalry Intensifies

New leaks of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X have revealed impressive benchmarks, intensifying the rivalry with Intel. Impressive Single-Core Performance The leaked benchmarks on the upcoming Zen 5 CPU show the Ryzen 9900X scoring 3,401 in Geekbench 6's single-core test, surpassing the Intel Core i9-14900K by 10.1% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 15.6%. The CPU also reached a boost speed of 5.6GHz. Strong Multi-Core Performance The Ryzen 9900X's multi-core performance was equally impressive, achieving a score of 19,756 in Geekbench 6 multi-core, falling just short of Intel's 14900K. In Cinebench R23, the 9900X scored 33,000 in 120W TDP mode and 34,500 in 170W mode, closely behind the Intel Core i7-14700K. Ryzen 9000 Series Release The benchmarks hint at a strong showing from the Ryzen 9000 series, rumored to launch worldwide on July 31. While the 9900X is powerful, the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X still holds the title of the most potent in the range. Intel's Response Intel will need to respond to AMD's challenge, with rumors suggesting the launch of Arrow Lake CPUs in September. These next-gen processors will require a new motherboard, adding to the cost for existing PC owners. The competition between AMD and Intel is heating up, promising exciting advancements in the CPU market. Stay tuned for further updates on the Ryzen 9000 series and Intel's future offerings.