AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Specifications and Performance Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is based on the Vermeer architecture and is manufactured using the 7 nm process at the TSMC foundry. It is compatible with the AM4 socket used by AMD 300 Series*, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series chipsets and supports PCIe Gen 4, as well as DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s across Dual-channel memory. This processor features 12 cores operating at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.80 GHz, for a total of 24 threads. It is equipped with 64 kB of L1 cache, 512 kB of L2 cache, and 64 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU is designed for a mainstream desktop platform. It supports consumer-grade memory configurations and modern expansion standards, making it suitable for everyday computing, gaming, and productivity workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a base TDP of 105 W and a moderate maximum TDP of 142 W. Most mid-range aftermarket air coolers are sufficient for thermal control. This processor is also suitable for small form factor builds, which often have limited airflow.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Application Performance

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a mid-range CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 54.49% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is ideal for daily computing, productivity tasks, and multitasking. While it can handle professional applications like 3D rendering and video editing, it may exhibit slower execution and reduced responsiveness under heavy workloads.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 52.9%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Gaming Performance

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is an entry-level gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 66.90% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. While gaming performance is limited when paired with top-tier graphics cards, such pairings are uncommon in this category. When combined with an appropriate entry-level GPU, this CPU does not cause significant performance loss, as the GPU generally becomes the primary limiting factor.

The gaming performance-per-price score of 42.6%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. As this CPU does not deliver top-tier gaming performance and also has a low gaming performance-to-price ratio, it represents poor value. More competitive options are available at a similar price point.

General Information

CPU Name	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Release Price	$549.00
Current Price on Amazon	$309
Amazon Price Updated	2 hours, 57 minutes ago.
Launch Date	5 years, 8 months ago.
CPU Available	True

Architecture

Architecture	Vermeer
Foundry	TSMC
Process	7 nm
Socket	AM4
Chipsets	AMD 300 Series*, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series
Transistors	8300 million
Die Size	2x 74 mm²
PCIe Version	Gen 4

Core Configuration

Cores / Threads	12 / 24
Base / Boost Clock	3.70 GHz / 4.80 GHz

RAM Support

Memory Support / Max Speed	DDR4 / 3200 MT/s
Memory Bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
Memory Channels	Dual-channel
ECC Support	True

Cache Configuration

L1 Cache (per core)	64 kB
L2 Cache (per core)	512 kB
L3 Cache (shared)	64 MB

TDP Configuration

Base TDP	105 W
Max Turbo Power	142 W

Integrated Graphics

Integrated Graphics	False

Cinebench R24 Performance

Cinebench R24 Multi-core	1223
Cinebench R24 Single-core	98

CPU Normalized Performance Chart

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Compared to Similar Performance CPUs

CPU Price / Performance Table

CPU (Desc) CPU Name Sorts CPUs alphabetically. Click to change order (ascending/descending).	Price (Desc) Price (Amazon) Sorts CPUs by their current Amazon price. Click to toggle ascending/descending.	Performance (Desc) General Performance Based on multi-purpose workloads like rendering, encoding and compression. Click to sort.	Game_Perf (Desc) Gaming Performance (1080p) Measures relative gaming performance in modern games at 1080p. Click to sort by gaming power.	Combined (Desc) Combined Performance Average of general and gaming performance. Use for balanced evaluation. Click to sort.	Perf/Price (Desc) Performance per Dollar Shows how much performance you get for the price. Higher is better. Click to sort.	Game/Price (Desc) Gaming per Dollar Game performance divided by current price. Click to find best gaming deals.	Combined/Price (Desc) Combined per Dollar Overall value score (performance and gaming) per dollar spent. Click to find best overall CPU deals.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Intel Core Ultra 5 245K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$195 Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| ↓ 0.0% Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	56.3%	75.4%	65.8%	86.6%	76.2%	84.4%
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$200 Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Price Change No significant price change detected.	56.3%	75.4%	65.8%	84.4%	74.3%	82.3%
Intel Core i5-14600K Intel Core i5-14600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$262❗ Intel Core i5-14600K Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↑ 5.6% Intel Core i5-14600K Price Change Price increased from the last update.	55.4%	78.9%	67.1%	63.5%	59.4%	64.1%
Intel Core i5-14600KF Intel Core i5-14600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$250❗ Intel Core i5-14600KF Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↓ -1.0% Intel Core i5-14600KF Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	55.4%	78.9%	67.1%	66.6%	62.3%	67.3%
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X AMD Ryzen 9 5900X View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$309 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Price Change No significant price change detected.	54.5%	66.9%	60.7%	52.9%	42.6%	49.1%
Intel Core i9-12900 Intel Core i9-12900 View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$696 Intel Core i9-12900 Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i9-12900 Price Change No significant price change detected.	54.1%	72.4%	63.2%	23.3%	20.5%	22.7%
Intel Core i9-12900F Intel Core i9-12900F View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$380❗ Intel Core i9-12900F Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↓ -10.6% Intel Core i9-12900F Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	54.1%	72.4%	63.2%	42.7%	37.5%	41.6%
Intel Core i5-13600K Intel Core i5-13600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$268 Intel Core i5-13600K Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i5-13600K Price Change No significant price change detected.	52.3%	76.8%	64.5%	58.6%	56.4%	60.2%
Intel Core i5-13600KF Intel Core i5-13600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	$268 Intel Core i5-13600KF Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i5-13600KF Price Change No significant price change detected.	52.3%	76.8%	64.5%	58.6%	56.4%	60.2%

Processor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification	Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Intel Core Ultra 5 245K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i5-14600K Intel Core i5-14600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i5-14600KF Intel Core i5-14600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X AMD Ryzen 9 5900X View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i9-12900 Intel Core i9-12900 View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i9-12900F Intel Core i9-12900F View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i5-13600K Intel Core i5-13600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	Intel Core i5-13600KF Intel Core i5-13600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.
Perf Chart
Price	$195 Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| ↓ 0.0% Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$200 Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Price Change No significant price change detected.	$262❗ Intel Core i5-14600K Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↑ 5.6% Intel Core i5-14600K Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$250❗ Intel Core i5-14600KF Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↓ -1.0% Intel Core i5-14600KF Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$309 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Price Change No significant price change detected.	$696 Intel Core i9-12900 Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i9-12900 Price Change No significant price change detected.	$380❗ Intel Core i9-12900F Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. \| ↓ -10.6% Intel Core i9-12900F Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$268 Intel Core i5-13600K Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i5-13600K Price Change No significant price change detected.	$268 Intel Core i5-13600KF Current Amazon Price Click to view this CPU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Intel Core i5-13600KF Price Change No significant price change detected.
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel	Intel	Intel	AMD	Intel	Intel	Intel	Intel
C/SC/T	14 / 8 / 14	14 / 8 / 14	14 / 8 / 20	14 / 8 / 20	12 / 0 / 24	16 / 8 / 24	16 / 8 / 24	14 / 8 / 20	14 / 8 / 20
L2 / L3 Cache	3072.0 kB / 24.0 MB	3072.0 kB / 24.0 MB	2048.0 kB / 24.0 MB	2048.0 kB / 24.0 MB	512.0 kB / 64.0 MB	1280.0 kB / 30.0 MB	1280.0 kB / 30.0 MB	2048.0 kB / 24.0 MB	2048.0 kB / 24.0 MB
Base / Boost	4.20 GHz / 5.20 GHz	4.20 GHz / 5.20 GHz	3.50 GHz / 5.30 GHz	3.50 GHz / 5.30 GHz	3.70 GHz / 4.80 GHz	2.40 GHz / 5.10 GHz	2.40 GHz / 5.10 GHz	3.50 GHz / 5.10 GHz	3.50 GHz / 5.10 GHz
Memory	DDR5 / 6400 MT/s	DDR5 / 6400 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 5600 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 5600 MT/s	DDR4 / 3200 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 3200 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 3200 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 5600 MT/s	DDR4, DDR5 / 5600 MT/s
Arch / Node	Arrow Lake-S / 3 nm	Arrow Lake-S / 3 nm	Raptor Lake-R / 10 nm	Raptor Lake-R / 10 nm	Vermeer / 7 nm	Alder Lake-S / 10 nm	Alder Lake-S / 10 nm	Raptor Lake-S / 10 nm	Raptor Lake-S / 10 nm
TDP / Max	125 W / 159 W	125 W / 159 W	125 W / 181 W	125 W / 181 W	105 W / 142 W	65 W / 202 W	65 W / 202 W	125 W / 181 W	125 W / 181 W
Socket	LGA 1851	LGA 1851	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	AM4	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1700
Int. GPU	Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU	None	UHD Graphics 770	None	None	UHD Graphics 770	None	UHD Graphics 770	None

CPU Performance in Rendering, Encoding and Compression-Decompression

CPU (Desc) CPU Name Click to sort alphabetically (ascending or descending).	CB24_MC (Desc) Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core Measured score (higher is better) from CB24 multi-core benchmark.	CB24_SC (Desc) Cinebench 2024 Single-Core Measured score (higher is better) from CB24 single-core benchmark.	CB24_rel (Desc) Cinebench 2024 Relative Normalized score relative to a reference CPU (100% baseline).	Blender (Desc) Blender Rendering (Relative) Normalized score based on rendering performance in Blender.	Encoding_AV1 (Desc) AV1 Encoding (Relative) Relative encoding performance for AV1 video codec.	Encoding_h265 (Desc) H.265 Encoding (Relative) Relative encoding performance for H.265/HEVC codec.	7-zip_Pack (Desc) 7-Zip Compression Relative speed for compressing files using 7-Zip.	7-zip_Unpack (Desc) 7-Zip Decompression Relative speed for unpacking files using 7-Zip.	Performance (Desc) Total Performance Index Average across all benchmarks.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Intel Core Ultra 5 245K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1488	134	58.9%	56.2%	72.1%	54.8%	55.9%	39.8%	56.3%
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1488	134	58.9%	56.2%	72.1%	54.8%	55.9%	39.8%	56.3%
Intel Core i5-14600K Intel Core i5-14600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1399	123	55.3%	49.5%	61.8%	59.7%	58.6%	47.3%	55.4%
Intel Core i5-14600KF Intel Core i5-14600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1399	123	55.3%	49.5%	61.8%	59.7%	58.6%	47.3%	55.4%
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X AMD Ryzen 9 5900X View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1223	98	48.4%	45.6%	59.2%	56.8%	56.4%	60.5%	54.5%
Intel Core i9-12900 Intel Core i9-12900 View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1457	119	57.6%	52.9%	64.4%	58.5%	50.0%	41.2%	54.1%
Intel Core i9-12900F Intel Core i9-12900F View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1457	119	57.6%	52.9%	64.4%	58.5%	50.0%	41.2%	54.1%
Intel Core i5-13600K Intel Core i5-13600K View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1302	117	51.5%	46.2%	58.0%	56.5%	56.4%	45.2%	52.3%
Intel Core i5-13600KF Intel Core i5-13600KF View detailed specs, benchmarks, charts, and comparison for this CPU.	1302	117	51.5%	46.2%	58.0%	56.5%	56.4%	45.2%	52.3%