Cores
12
Threads
24
Boost
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming20
Productivity19
Single-core19
Multi-core50
Power efficiency20
Lab scores
Performance score20
Cores12
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p44 fps
1440p35 fps
4K24 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Multiplier
- 30 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 768 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 64 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Max bandwidth
- 51.196 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the massive multi-core muscle for work and gaming without breaking a sweat. The usual gripe is that single-core speed is a step behind the newer X3D chips.
Pros
- Sips power for a twelve-core chip
- Stays cool with stock cooling
- Great for productivity and multitasking
- Plays games without bottlenecks
Cons
- Not a huge upgrade from 5800X
- Fewer cores than the 5900X
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 9 5900
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is a high-core-count desktop chip that runs cool and efficient, but its main caveat is that it was an OEM-only part, making it tough to find at retail.
Get it if you want high-end multi-core performance for work and gaming without the heat and power draw of pricier chips. Skip it if you need the best gaming frames and don't mind a hotter, more expensive CPU.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you need a powerful CPU that runs cool in a small case.
- Buy it if you want top multithread performance without high power bills.
- Buy it if you already have an AM4 board and want a big upgrade.
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