AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
50.3Single-core54.4
47.7Multi-core62.1
61.6Gamingspec-based79.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 48
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,700 vs 14,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Bottom 50% | 2,100+5%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800Top 48% | 13,500+25%Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 45% | 1,600+7%Bottom 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000Top 50% | 21,700+55%Top 27% |
| PassMark | 26,700Top 50% | 39,000+46%Top 27% |
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