amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 3900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$549 • Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
$499 • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 38 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 7nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8300 million | 7600 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
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
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Comparison in Games (272 benchmarks)
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The Outer Worlds 2
Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
NINJA GAIDEN 4
ARC Raiders
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It's a Tie!
Based on 272 benchmarks across 211 games
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.8GHz
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