The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a flagship desktop processor based on the Zen3 architecture, launched in Q4 2020. Here are its key specs:

📌 Core & Thread Count

  • CPU Cores: 12 (6 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores)
  • Threads: 24
  • Architecture: Zen3 (3nm process, but wait—this model uses 7nm! 🤯)

⚙️ Clock Speeds

  • Base Clock: 3.8 GHz 🔄
  • Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz 🔥
  • Turbo Boost: Up to 4.8 GHz (with 12 cores active)

🧠 Cache

  • L3 Cache: 64 MB (shared across all cores)
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🔌 Packaging & Power

  • Socket: AM4 (supports Ryzen 5000/7000 series)
  • TDP: 105W (with 125W package power for performance) ⚡
  • Cooler Included: Stock Wraith Stealth (optional liquid cooling recommended)

📦 Memory Support

  • DDR4: 128 GB max (dual-channel, 3200 MHz)
  • PCIe 4.0: 24 lanes (supports NVMe SSDs and high-speed GPUs)

📈 Performance

  • Single-Core Score: ~250 (Geekbench 5)
  • Multi-Core Score: ~2,400 (Geekbench 5)
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📁 Expand Your Knowledge

For deeper insights into Ryzen 5000 series, check our Ryzen 5000 Series Guide. Want to compare it with competitors? View Benchmark Analysis.