The Ryzen 9900X, one of the first desktop processors to leverage AMD’s new Zen 5 architecture, is around 9% slower on average versus the Ryzen 7800X3D in some of today’s most popular games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, and Counter-Strike 2, according to early gaming benchmarks that have surfaced online. Alan Wake 2, the latest sequel from Remedy Entertainment, appears to be one of the few titles that will see an improvement with the new CPU, with a positive difference of .97% in average frame rates versus its X3D-bolstered counterpart.
The differences include:
- The Last of Us (-15.54%)
- Starfield (-1.65%)
- Hogwarts Legacy (-11.65%)
- Fortnite (-13.76%)
- Cyberpunk 2077 (-13.55%)
- Counter-Strike 2 (-7.79%)
- Call of Duty: Warzone (-0.24%)
- Cities: Skylines 2 (-19.10%)
- Total War: WARHAMMER III (-1.87%)
- Alan Wake 2 (.97%)
A breakdown of the numbers that have been shared online:
The full word from SaddyTech:
AMD on its new CPUs:
For avid gamers seeking the ultimate competitive edge, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors deliver unrivaled performance, enabling smooth gameplay and high frame rates across a wide range of titles, from AAA blockbusters to esports favorites. Moreover, professional content creators can now harness the full potential of their creative workflows with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors. From 3D modeling and design to animation and product visualization, these processors offer exceptional single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, enabling users to design, render, and iterate faster than ever before. Put simply, the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X CPU is the fastest consumer desktop processor.