AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Brand
amd
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Jul 31st 2024
Launch Price
349 $
Specifications
Socket
amd socket am4
Foundry
TSMC
Process Size
7 nm
Die Size
2 mm 2
Package
µOPGA-1331
Performance
Frequency
3.3 GH/z
Boost Clock
4.8 GH/z
Multiplier
33.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
105 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
16
Total Threads
32
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
Cache
L1: 64 KB
L2: 0.50 MB
L3: 64.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Vermeer
Generation
Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer))
Memory Support
DDR4
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4A
- • SSE4.1
- • SSE4.2
- • AES
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • SHA
- • F16C
- • FMA3
- • AMD64
- • EVP
- • AMD-V
- • SMAP
- • SMEP
- • SMT
- • Precision Boost 2
- • XFR 2
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Performance in Benchmarks
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Geekbench 5
Blender
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Processor
$319.99
PCBench Rating in 2025
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AI Summary
AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900XT offers 16 cores and 32 threads, delivering solid multi‑thread performance for content creation and gaming, all at a $349 price point. Its 4.8 GHz boost keeps it competitive, though the older Zen 3 architecture falls short of newer 3D‑cache CPUs like AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Still a cost‑effective option for builders seeking core density.
Pros
- 16‑core/32‑thread design provides strong multi‑thread productivity
- 4.8 GHz boost keeps gaming performance competitive
- $349 price delivers excellent value for core‑heavy workloads
- Low 105W TDP balances performance with power efficiency
Cons
- Zen 3 architecture limits single‑core speed vs newer CPUs
- No 3D‑cache reduces raw benchmark power compared to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- No integrated GPU limits all‑in‑one builds
- Less future‑proof for 2025 workloads compared to 14th‑gen Intel or 7000‑series AMD
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