The premium AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X processors are now available on store shelves, but it looks like they may not stick around for long. Best Buy has already sold out of both models–and other retailers are likely to follow suit. For now, you can still find them at Amazon. We’d recommend moving fast, however, as there’s a very real possibility that they’ll sell out soon.
Two other AMD Ryzen CPUs are part of the newly launched 9000 Series–the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X. These clock in at just $359 and $279, respectively, making them a better option for shoppers on a budget.
The Ryzen 7 9700X gets you 8 cores, 16 threads, and hits up to 5.5 GHz, so it’s still a solid choice for gaming. The cheaper Ryzen 5 9600 isn’t quite as robust with 6 cores, 12 threads, and up to 5.4 GHz, but its low price tag makes it appealing to frugal shoppers or folks building their first rig.
Keep in mind that all of these are new releases from AMD, and they’re likely to sell out fast. Best Buy has already sold out of many models, though you can sign up to get restock alerts. For now, Amazon remains one of the best places to shop, with all four CPUs in stock.
