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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT or AMD Ryzen 7 9700X - 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 5900XT has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT was released in Q3/2024.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X was released in Q3/2024.
AMD Ryzen 9 (47) Family AMD Ryzen 7 (74)
AMD Ryzen 5000 (16) CPU group AMD Ryzen 9000 (9)
4 Generation 7
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Granite Ridge (Zen 5)
Desktop Segment Desktop
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Predecessor AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (5.50 GHz).
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Characteristic AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
16 Cores 8
32 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
3.30 GHz Frequency 3.80 GHz
4.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 5.50 GHz
4.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Characteristic AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
GPU frequency 0.40 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.20 GHz
-- GPU Generation 9
Technology 5 nm
Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 2
-- Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 8 GB
-- DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 Decode
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Characteristic AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR5-5600
128 GB Max. Memory 256 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
8.00 MB L2 Cache 8.00 MB
64.00 MB L3 Cache 32.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version 5.0
20 PCIe lanes 24
39.4 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 94.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 65 W.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Characteristic AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
142 W TDP (PL2) 88 W
-- TDP up 105 W
-- TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. 95 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has a 72.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X cache has a total of 40.00 MB.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Characteristic AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
7 nm Technology 4 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2024 Release date Q3/2024
349 $ Release price 359 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (69%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (94%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (89%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Geekbench 6 MT: 13,100 / 349 $
37.54
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Geekbench 6 MT: 16,135 / 359 $
44.94

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
98 (73%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
134 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
1483 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
1255 (85%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
2199 (65%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
3362 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
13100 (81%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
16135 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
46610 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
37575 (81%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
2206 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
23127 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
1727 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
16500 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 5.50 GHz
866 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
8890 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz
563 (100%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
3.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
23,127 CB R23 MC @ 104 W
222 (100%)

Devices using this processor
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