AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
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The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the fastest processor you can get in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3500, at an average price of $4413.

Among high-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the fastest processor you can get in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 1 of 270 and delivers 100.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX3D mean in AMD processors?

The HX3D marks AMD's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D from?

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3500, at an average price of $4413.

Which alternative is worth it?

Among high-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Specs

Model 9955HX3D
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 16 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 9
L3 cache 128 MB
Boost frequency 5,4 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 32
Frequency 2,5 GHz
Cache 128 MB
Cache type L2 & L3

Performance summary

#1 of 270
Relative performance 100.0%
Laptops 3
Price from $3500
Average price $4413

Recommended alternatives

There is no more powerful alternative with a similar starting price.

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