More than a thousand people participated, with over half choosing neutral options. The most selected was "Average first impression, primarily lacks a bit more performance (purely in the gaming area)," receiving 23 per cent of votes.

Negative feedback was the second most popular type, at 23.7 per cent, surpassing positive feedback at 21.1 per cent v. Many users feel the Ryzen 9000 CPUs lack performance in gaming and productivity.

Around 14 per cent of participants think the CPUs lack performance in both areas, while nine per cent find the prices high compared to predecessors. Conversely, 12 per cent find the CPUs 'interesting' for purchase, though five per cent thought they were pricey.

3DCenter's poll results from 2011-2024 show a decline in positive impressions from Zen 4 to Zen 5. The Ryzen 7800X3D, however, received over 80 per cent positive feedback.

Ryzen 9000 CPUs are criticised for their price and lacklustre generational uplift. They are seen as mediocre upgrades over Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

For users who want to use the AM5 platform from scratch, Ryzen 9000 CPUs seem fine, particularly the Ryzen 9700X, a decent productivity option.