AMD Ryzen 7 2700X VS AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
$319.99 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
$349 • Jul 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
| Process Size | 12nm | 7nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |
| Die Size | 213 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4800 million | 8300 million |
| Max Temperature | 85°C | 90°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
AMD • 16/32 • 3.3GHz
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