AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Reasons To Buy
- ✓ Gaming performance now at parity with, or better than, Intel Core i9
- ✓ Record-setting content-creation results in its price bracket
- ✓ Compatible with Socket AM4
- ✓ Low TDP compared to Intel's options
Reasons To Avoid
- ✗ No bundled cooler
- ✗ Pricey if bought for gaming only
- ✗ Little overclocking headroom
Expert Reviews
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By PCMag · 4 years, 5 months ago
Specifications
| # of CPU Cores | 12 |
| # of Threads | 24 |
| *OS Support |
Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Base Clock | 3700.0 |
| CPU Socket |
AM4 |
| Default TDP | 105 |
| Form Factor |
Desktops Boxed Processor |
| Graphics Model | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| L2 Cache | 6144.0 |
| L3 Cache | 64.0 |
| Launch Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Max. Boost Clock | 4800.0 |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 90.0 |
| PCI Express® Version |
PCIe® 4.0 |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores |
TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Recommended Cooler | liquid_cooler |
| Supported Technologies |
AMD StoreMI Technology AMD Zen 3 Core Architecture AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium |
| System Memory Specification |
3200.0 |
| System Memory Type |
DDR4 |
| Thermal Solution (MPK) | |
| Thermal Solution (PIB) |
Not Included |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | ✓ |