AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
85.6Single-core54.4
62.4Multi-core62.1
67.2Gaming79.6
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+31) and Multi-core (+0). AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 54
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,150 vs 2,100
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 67
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 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 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+15% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+50% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500+22% | 13,500 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+34% | 1,600 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 21,700+11% |
| PassMark | 38,500 | 39,000+1% |
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