The Ryzen 9 9900X was launched today and is available for purchase through different retailers. It is a high-end option in the 9000-series lineup and is a solid choice for demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, animation, and much more. The processor was launched with a price tag of $499. But in a surprising turn of events, B&H Photo Video has slashed the price of the CPU on its launch day.
Usually, we get to see discounts on new processors a few months after the launch. This is why some people don’t buy them at launch, as they are waiting for the price to get slashed. However, this is not the case with the 9900X, as B&H Photo Video, a popular retailer, has decided to reduce the price by $50. At the moment, you can purchase the processor for only $449 from them. In other words, you can get a 10% discount on the 9900X on launch day.
AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9900X is already on offer
At the moment, we don’t know why B&H has decided to offer a discount on the CPU so early, while bigger retailers like Amazon have it listed with the original $499 price tag. But with B&H’s new price, the Ryzen 9 9900X becomes an even more compelling choice. For those looking to build a new PC or upgrade their existing one, this deal provides excellent value for money. However, keep in mind that this price reduction could be a temporary promotion, so if you’re interested, we’d advise you to act quickly.
Top 5 Cyber Monday deals
This year's Cyber Monday has officially kickstarted, offering up huge discounts on some of the market's leading tech products. Below, we'll list the best Cyber Monday deals we can find.
- Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Curved gaming monitor - WAS $1,599.99 NOW $949.99 Save - $350
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It is worth noting that the Ryzen 9950X, which was also launched today and is the top processor in the 9000 series lineup, is listed with its original price tag. The discount only seems to apply to the 9900X for now. However, B&H might make another surprise move and provide a discount on the top model, too.
What does the 9900X offer?
The Ryzen 9 9900X is based on the latest Zen 5 architecture, which is significantly better than the previous one and offers a 16% IPC uplift. It features 12 cores, 24 threads, and a max boost clock speed of up to 5.6 GHz. It also has a TDP of only 120W, which is surprisingly low for a processor with such specs. Overall, it is a solid option for demanding tasks.
