Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 5900 vs Ryzen 9 5950X
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the AM4 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Ryzen 9 5950X boosts to 4.9 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Ryzen 9 5900.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 5900 | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM4 | AM4 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen 9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 105 W | 105 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | No |
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