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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Processor family: AMD Ryzen 9, Processor socket: Socket AM4, Processor lithography: 7 nm. Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 3200 MHz. Market segment: Desktop
5900X
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FeaturesAMD StoreMI Technology
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CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
CPU Model5900X
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Core NameZen 3
SocketAM4
CPU SizeTSMC 7nm FinFET
PCI Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Number of Cores12
Number of Threads24
Clock Speed3.7GHz
Turbo Speed4.8GHz
Unlocked Core MultiplierYes
Processor GraphicsN/A
GPU Core SpeedN/A
L1 CacheN/A
L2 Cache6MB
L3 Cache64MB
Max TDP105W
HeatsinkNot included
PackagingRetail 5900X
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Ryzen 9 5900X -
3.7GHz (Up to 4.8GHz), 12 Cores (24 Threads), 64MB L3 Cache, AM4
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 9, Processor socket: Socket AM4, Processor lithography: 7 nm. Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 3200 MHz. Market segment: Desktop
Warranty information: 3 Years Return to Manufacturer Warranty www.amd.com/warranty
Initial Release Date: 12/10/2020
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor 3.7 GHz 64 MB L3 Box 100-100000061WOF Specifications
Product Type
CPU
Brand
AMD
Collection Model AMD 5900X
Manufacturer Product Type
AMD CPU
Product Family 5900X
Processor Family
AMD Ryzen 9
Processor generation AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor base frequency 3.7 GHz
Processor cores 12
Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor socket Socket AM4
Box Yes
Cooler included No
Processor model 5900X
Processor threads 24
Memory clock speeds supported by processor 3200 MHz
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor boost frequency 4.8 GHz
PCI Express slots version 4.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 105 W
Processor cache 64 MB
Processor cache type L3
Processor lithography 7 nm
Non-ECC Yes
On-board graphics card No
Discrete graphics card No
On-board graphics card model Not available
Discrete graphics card model Not available
Discrete graphics adapter model Not available
On-board graphics adapter model Not available
Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM
Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) No
Year 2020
Component for PC
Market segment Desktop
Harmonized System (HS) code 85423119
Package Type Box
MPN 100-100000061WOF
Promotion Spring Sale
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor 3.7 GHz 64 MB L3 Box 100-100000061WOF Reviews
Thomas - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on feefo.com in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2024
Certainly quicker than my 3900x
Paul - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on tomshardware.com in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2020
With the Ryzen 5000 series, it's fair to say that AMD has finally, and fully, eclipsed Intel's performance dominance in desktop PCs. AMD's flagship $799 Ryzen 9 5950X has landed in our labs, boasting 16 cores and 32 threads bristling with the potent new Z...
Tarinder - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on hexus.net in the United Kingdom on 05 November 2020
Most of AMD's recent resurgence can be directly attributed to the success of the Zen CPU microarchitecture that's now successfully ensconced in mobile, desktop and server processors. Clean-sheet Zen arrived in March 2017, a second-generation design grab...
Luke - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on kitguru.net in the United Kingdom on 05 November 2020
AMD's new Zen 3 processors are finally upon us and they bring to the market a brand-new architecture that is touted as an impressive 19% IPC improvement over a single generational upgrade. We examine AMD's new 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X processor that is desig...
+Excellent performance in a variety of workloads – multi-threaded productivity, lightly-threaded tasks, and high refresh rate gaming, Impressive boost clock speeds up to 4.9GHz – often above its 4.8GHz specification rating, Good performance gains from-Price increase versus the Core i9-10850K gives Intel’s processor some room to contest, More expensive than its predecessor but justified with higher performance, Some may be irritated by the lack of CPU cooler versus the Ryzen 9 3900X predecessor,The new Zen 3 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core processor unlocks a new tier of productivity performance at a price point of just over £500. The architectural improvements of Zen 3, in the form of the new 8-core, 32MB CCX and under-the-hood latency enhancements h...
Bill - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 05 November 2020
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X marks the end of a years-long struggle between Intel and AMD, where the two chip manufacturers have been constantly fighting to either maintain, or attain, dominance across multi- and single-threaded performance.For the longest time...
+Amazing performance, A new single-core champion, Same power consumption, Don't need a new motherboard-Price went up, No included coolerThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is an absolute monster of a CPU, bringing the biggest gen-on-gen jump in single-core performance in years, which helps make the processor stronger across the board. The best part? You don't even need a new motherboard...
Will - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on eurogamer.net in the United Kingdom on 05 November 2020
Macroevolution.We've loved AMD's Ryzen processors for their high core counts and excellent value, but they've had one major weakness since their first generation: worse gaming performance than Intel, due to slower single-core speeds. Each subsequent Ryz...
NextRead the Eurogamer.net reviews policySometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. For more information, go here.Jump to comments (37)About the authorWill JuddSenior Staf...