AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
54.4Single-core55.8
62.1Multi-core72.6
79.6Gaming80.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+10) and Single-core (+1). 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 9 5900X
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 62
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 33% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 64 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100 | 2,130+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500 | 15,400+14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600 | 1,640+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700 | 28,500+31% |
| PassMark | 39,000 | 45,700+17% |
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