CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Product A: AMD
36 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Product B: AMD
38 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
12 of 66 fields differ
- 7 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 30 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- CoresA: 12B: 16Ryzen 9 5900XT has 4 more.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
100-100000061WOF, 100-0000000611Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900x.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product ID Boxed 100-100000061WOF and Product ID Tray 100-000000061. The page lists no other IDs.
100-100001581WOF, 100-100001581WOZ, 100-0000015811Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900xt.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product ID Boxed 100-100001581WOF and 100-100001581WOZ, Product ID Tray 100-000001581. No MPK or CPK code is listed, unlike on the Ryzen 7 5800XT page.
GTIN / EAN
7301433165524Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/4jgrhngdm/AMD-Ryzen-9-5900XT-3.3-GHz-16-Core-AM4Read 14 October 2026BuildCores page metadata: UPC 730143316552, EAN 0730143316552, part number 100-100001581WOF. A German distributor datasheet lists the same EAN for the WOF code. No barcode was found for the WOZ or tray codes.5Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/fe/b6/59/1761663628/100496486_68ffd603d8b9b.pdfRead 14 October 2026JACOB distributor datasheet for 100-100001581WOF: EAN/UPC 0730143316552, which is UPC 730143316552 with a leading zero.
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900x.htmlRead 20 October 2026AMD's page still lists the Product ID Boxed 100-100000061WOF and no AMD end-of-life notice was found. See the CCL Online source for a retailer that labels it Discontinued.9Retailer pagecclonline.com/100-100000061wof-amd-ryzen-9-5900x-3-7ghz-twelve-core-am4-cpuRead 20 October 2026CCL Online marks the 100-100000061WOF listing Discontinued at 240.99 GBP. Amazon's 5900X page shows only marketplace sellers. AMD still lists the boxed ID and no AMD notice was found, so the status stays available.
Predecessor
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Successor
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-9-7900x-cpu-review/4Read 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware's Ryzen 9 7900X review calls the Ryzen 9 5900X its prior-gen counterpart with the same 12 cores.
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Launch price (US)
$5493Press releaseir.amd.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/972/amd-launches-amd-ryzen-5000-series-desktop-processors-the-fastest-gaming-cpus-in-the-worldRead 20 October 2026Table row for the Ryzen 9 5900X: 12C/24T, up to 4.8 GHz / 3.7 GHz, 70MB total cache, 105W TDP, Cooler N/A, SEP (USD) $549. SEP is before sales tax. The price is for the retail chip, so it is stored on the boxed row. Tom's Hardware's launch table lists the same $549 RCP.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-9-5950x-5900x-zen-3-reviewRead 20 October 2026Launch table: Ryzen 9 5900X $549 RCP (MSRP), 12 / 24, 3.7 / 4.8 GHz, 105W, 64MB (2x32).
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Zen 3 | 3.7 | 4.8 |
BAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Zen 3 | 3.3 | 4.8 |
Cores
12
16
Cores labelled performance
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Cores labelled efficiency
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Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
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L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
142W6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/prozessoren/amd-ryzen-7950x-7900x-7700x-7600x-test.81670/seite-2Read 20 October 2026ComputerBase, Ryzen 9 7950X and 7700X test (26 September 2022), page 2 table TDP und PPT der X-CPUs mit Zen 4 und Zen 3 im Vergleich, row Ryzen 9 5900X: 105 Watt TDP, 142 Watt PPT, ratio 1.35. 142 W is AMD's package power tracking (PPT) limit.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/cpu/luke-hill/amd-ryzen-9-5900x-zen-3-cpu-review/all/1Read 20 October 2026KitGuru, Ryzen 9 5900X review of 5 November 2020: the text gives TDP 105W and PPT 142W for the 5900X. 142 W is AMD's package power tracking (PPT) limit.
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Configurable power range
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Max operating temperature
Memory
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Memory support
AAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| DDR4 | 3,200 |
BAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x2R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x1R | 2,933 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x2R | 2,667 |
Max memory speed (official)
3,200MT/s
3,200MT/s
Memory channels
28Reviewkitguru.net/components/cpu/luke-hill/amd-ryzen-9-5900x-zen-3-cpu-review/all/1Read 20 October 2026The review describes dual-channel DDR4 and does not give a channel count in a table.9Retailer pagecclonline.com/100-100000061wof-amd-ryzen-9-5900x-3-7ghz-twelve-core-am4-cpuRead 20 October 2026CCL Online (UK) specification: Number of Memory Channels: 2 channels. BuildCores also lists 2.10Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/kfib3ov7p/AMD-Ryzen-9-5900XRead 20 October 2026Memory Channels 2.
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
Platform
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Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
AMD X570, AMD B550, AMD A520, AMD X470, AMD B4504Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am4.htmlRead 20 October 2026AMD's Socket AM4 chipset compatibility matrix, column AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors: X570, B550, A520, X470 and B450 are marked compatible. X370, B350 and A320 read Selective Beta BIOS update needed and are not stored. The matrix is by series, since AMD's 5900X page lists no chipsets.
AMD X570, AMD B550, AMD A520, AMD X470, AMD B4501Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900xt.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supporting Chipsets row, in AMD's order.
CPU PCIe lanes
AAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 4 | 20 |
Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-9-5950x-5900x-zen-3-reviewRead 20 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 5950X and 5900X review of 26 November 2020: the Ryzen chips continue to expose 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0 to the user. AMD's page gives only PCIe 4.0 as the version.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/cpu/luke-hill/amd-ryzen-9-5900x-zen-3-cpu-review/all/1Read 20 October 2026KitGuru describes 16+4+4 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. 16 for graphics and 4 for storage are usable and the last 4 link the chipset, which matches Tom's 20 usable lanes.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
20
20
Highest PCIe generation
4
4
Native USB ports
AAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Not availableBAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
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Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
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GPU cores
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Max GPU clock
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Max displays
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DisplayPort version
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HDMI version
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Hardware video encode
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Hardware video decode
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NPU
None of 2 known
NPU performance
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Total AI performance
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Measured performance
None of 7 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Cinebench 2026 single-thread
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
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Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
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CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
No1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900xt.htmlRead 14 October 2026Thermal Solution (PIB) row reads Not Included.5Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/fe/b6/59/1761663628/100496486_68ffd603d8b9b.pdfRead 14 October 2026The same datasheet describes the WOF box as a processor in a box without cooler or fan (ohne Kühler/Gebläse).
Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900x.html1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900x.htmlRead 20 October 20262Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-9-5900x.htmlRead 20 October 2026The Drivers and Downloads page shows the same specification table as the product page.
Spec sheet
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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