AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5900 or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 was released in Q2/2021. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (45) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (45) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (15) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is at 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
12 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.80 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 70.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 70.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 549 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
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