The processor AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is aimed at demanding users seeking high performance in applications and games. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of processors, which is based on the Zen 3 architecture and offers several improvements over the previous generation of Ryzen 3000 processors.
The Ryzen 9 5900X features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base frequency of 3.7 GHz that reaches up to 4.8 GHz in boost mode. It has 64 MB of cache memory and a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 105W. It is an excellent choice for users who need high performance in multi-threaded applications, such as video editing, demanding multi-threaded software, and content creation, while also offering exceptional performance in games.
The processor does not have an integrated graphics card. This means that to have video output, you will need to use an additional discrete graphics card (discrete GPU), which will connect to the system's motherboard through the appropriate slot, such as PCIe (PCI Express).
The latest technologies
When you have the "Zen 3" processor architecture for gamers and content creators, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're playing the latest games, designing the next skyscraper, or processing data, you need a powerful processor that can handle all that - and even more. Without a doubt, the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors set the bar for gamers and artists.
AMD StoreMI Technology
Software that combines the speed of an SSD with the capacity of an HDD. With Store MI, the two independent storage media create a unified drive that, through intelligent software management, provides incredible advantages resulting in cost savings.
Zen 3 Architecture
Making their debut in the 5000 series, the Zen 3 are based on and completely redesigned from the legendary Zen generation.
IPC, the Zen 3 can extract 19% more performance from each MHz frequency compared to the Zen 2 generation
Lower Latency, transition to a new unified core and cache complex that reduces communication delays
Ryzen Master
The processors are factory unlocked so you can customize yours to your needs. The Ryzen Master program helps with setting up the processor with all the options you need.
It features a basic menu, an advanced menu, and real-time monitoring of the processor's system.
AMD Ryzen™ VR Ready Premium
For users who demand a top-tier VR experience, AMD offers high-performance Ryzen™ VR Ready Premium processors. These selected models meet or exceed the current recommended specifications of leading VR-HMD manufacturers Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or Windows® Mixed Reality for processors, helping to ensure the best possible experiences in the virtual worlds you choose.
Win with the latest technologies
Play with confidence. The AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series desktop processors deliver incredible performance with cutting-edge technologies like Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive. Cool under pressure, these processors continue the AMD Ryzen™ tradition of exceptional performance per watt of the 7nm architecture.
Boost your frames, boost your game
In supported games, you can take advantage of features like AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution. It helps increase frame rates for high-quality, high-resolution gaming experiences on PCs using almost any graphics card. The state-of-the-art upscaling algorithm converts low-resolution input into high-resolution frames with extremely high-quality edges and distinct pixel details.
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The best for am4. It doesn't lag anywhere and is very stable. Only for many older motherboards it may require a bios update to work. Still, it remains the best choice on the platform for its price.
After installation, Windows could not be installed.. it asks for BIOS unlocking, TPM, etc., and a specific BIOS update which was done.. what can I say?; probably a mistake that I bought it, I had to put the old one (3600x) back in
I won't say much about this particular processor.. it has never disappointed me, I have tested it in everything and it has held up... I am simply parting with it due to an upgrade and changing camps... I highly recommend it with closed eyes for the price it is now too
Purchased as an upgrade from a 3700x. It's incredible even now, it holds up well and doesn't struggle with anything! With an undervolt and overclock, it will have amazing results and will be quite cool. I'm running it at 4.6ghz with a max temp of 65 degrees with an NZXT 360mm, I would recommend a good water cooler or a good heatsink.
Together with the 6750xt, it runs everything, from cyberpunk to premiere pro to blender. It's worth the money 100% if someone already has an AM4 motherboard, otherwise, prefer something newer.
(cyberpunk 2077 ultra preset 150+ fps, forza horizon 5 ultra preset + extreme reflections 130+ fps)
What you need to pay attention to is that it requires a good cooler and enough airflow from the peripheral fans so that the temperature doesn't rise too much during gaming; in simple use, it is just fine both in performance and temperature
For its price, an excellent choice. With undervolt at full load (Cinebench) max 80 degrees with air cooling. It runs everything and I haven't been able to push it to its limits.
It runs for 24 hours with parallel simulations on all cores with 65% utilization. Dark Rock Pro 4 air cooling. It doesn't freeze anywhere. Max Temp 85-90 with 40s without AC expected. Idle 40-45 max. Simultaneously with simulations, 1080p movies, etc. Buy without fear, at 230e it's like stealing from a church
I've had it for a year and a half now. Even now, it is a truly respectable processor. I use it for bulk photo and video editing. At the same time, due to my work, I design with 3D programs and vector graphic software, with many different programs and web pages open simultaneously. I have two monitors and multiple desktops loaded.
It doesn't lag at all. I don't remember it crashing even once since I got it.
It is still a tool processor even now. I also play my games just fine, let's mention that.
Edit 11/12/2024:
I don't see any reason to upgrade my system. Even now, for all my work and gaming needs, it's perfectly fine. I don't even know how many windows I have open simultaneously in Chrome while Spotify, 3D design programs (Fusion 3D, SolidWorks), vector graphics (Inkscape, LightBurn), and Superslicer (a program that slices 3D files for a 3D printer) are running at the same time. Sometimes I leave all of these open while I wait for some of my tasks to finish and I even open a game.
What can we say about this processor? Simply that it is the best value for money currently available! Without changing the motherboard, staying on AM4, with a price of 260 euros, it is the best you can get! It doesn't understand anything and runs everything lightning fast. Personally, I use it for photo and video editing, in combination with 64gb of RAM and a 3060 12gb, and it flies! With proper undervolting, in a be quiet 500dx case and with air cooling (yes, air cooling!) be quiet dark rock slim, it works at 40-42 degrees idle and never exceeds 74 degrees in stress tests!
Coming from a 5600x and not wanting to change the whole platform to do productivity tasks beyond gaming, I was torn between the 5800x3d and the 5900x. I ended up with this one based on the graphics card I have installed (Sapphire Rx6700, where the 5800x3d wouldn't make a big difference) and the work involving video editing, databases, etc. The difference is day and night.
Installed on a gigabyte aorus x470 gaming and Arctic Liquid Freezer II cooling. In terms of performance, I don't even discuss it, ~300 euros for 12 cores I think is the golden mean if you don't want to change the platform from AM4. Finally, databases like SQL/MariaDB have "come alive" and in video editing, the times have dropped dramatically.
In terms of temperatures, I haven't seen anything above 65-70 degrees in stress tests with PBO +100 and curve optimizer -20 (the liquid freezer ii also does a fantastic job).
In games, it's a little different. In most games, I didn't see big differences, except for some (F1 23, for example, which went from ~155 to ~180 with the same settings). On the other hand, as I mentioned at the beginning, it wasn't a choice based on games mainly but productivity, as work brings upgrades and games.
For those who are already on AM4 (5700x and below), it's a very good choice for work primarily but also for games. For those who have a PC for gaming mainly with a powerful graphics card (4070, 7800xt and above), the 5800x3d would be a better choice.
Update 29/07/24:
After using the processor for several months and changing the motherboard to MSI x570A-Pro, I noticed what some mentioned about increased temperatures without anything else changing except for the motherboard.
I did some checks and changes in thermal paste (Kryonaught), without seeing any improvement and the temperatures were rising up to 75-80 degrees with AIO Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240. What I noticed on the X570 chipset was that, compared to the x470 which went up to 145 watts, on the x570 the consumption went up to 190-200 watts and that was the reason for the temperature increase. By turning off all the CPU's OC features (PBO, etc.), the consumption decreased and the temperature dropped below 70 degrees.
I recommend caution with these specific chipsets (X570, B550) as I noticed that they have the CPU wattage consumption "free" as well as the voltage raised by default.
It is used almost exclusively for games, mounted on an Aorus Elite B550, 32GB 3200mhz cl16 and a 7800XT. In gaming, it doesn't reach high temperatures, but in Cinebench with CoolerMaster ML240L, it hits 75-80. For gaming, it's overkill, but I don't regret it.
What I have to say is that this is a very good processor for any task you do. If you want a good computer, it is a very good choice. Personally, I didn't see any temperature issues. Of course, as we know, a system needs the appropriate ventilation, RAM, motherboard, a quality power supply, good cooling, and proper settings. With the Ryzen 5900X, you will have excellent results, just do things right, guys! Of course, I highly recommend it!
Pure power for applications that push the limits of multiple cores, very fast rendering with DaVinci Resolve, and works idle in most games so far. Requires good cooling, either liquid or air, I keep mine cool with a BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 4 with great ease. It makes some noise when temperatures rise, but they drop quickly. I'm waiting for summer to see how temperatures will be. If someone only wants to play games, it's an overkill choice (like the R9 5950), but if it's also intended for video/photo production/streaming, it's a great value for money. With a good graphics card, it can handle everything quietly and at very good FPS on high/ultra settings. I run it stock without tweaking it in any way.
The processor flies with good water cooling, temperatures remain stable even after 6 hours, and there is absolutely no lag when opening multiple things together. The processor is simply top-notch.
AMD has been producing much better processors than Intel for years. Those who are experts in computers and those who use AMD processors know that AMD is better. Yes, AMD has released fiasco processors at times, but overall it is much more successful than Intel. Although the use of AMD is low in countries like Greece where there are many Intel and Nvidia fanboys, AMD processors are increasingly used worldwide.
2. AMD killed Intel, buried it in the grave thanks to the 5900x. The 5900x runs steadily at 5.1 GHZ with PBO under load 85c (Asus x570 Dark Hero - Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 ARGB). I have been using this 5900x for about 2.5 years and I am sure I can use it for another 5 years easily.
No need for more words!
(Intel fanboys mislead users who want to buy Ryzen 9 5900x by giving negative ratings to my review. There are hundreds of tests on youtube. Watch them and you will understand what I mean.
Dear Fanboy, there is no need to act this way. If one day Intel makes a very good processor, I will also use Intel!)
A 12-core, 24-thread beast! Upgraded from an already good Ryzen 7 3800X, thinking I would see significant benefits, but it wasn't necessary! It's simply EVEN better than an already good and fast processor!
There are differences (let's not zero them all out) compared to the previous generation - if you look into it here and there, and if you're coming from processors from, for example, 2016-17 (and earlier), you'll see them IMMEDIATELY.... but it's not the ideal (in terms of cost) for the average user or non-competitive gamer who just wants to play their normal games or do work - it's not aimed at them, but at demanding and insatiable users with fps and heavy processes/VMs, databases, editing/rendering, etc!
To avoid freezing, some overclocking will be necessary. There is an issue with power management. It's not a motherboard problem. Check the forums. I don't recommend it.
Unbelievable processor... after extensive research, I found that it is the best for gaming in 4K, it doesn't lag anywhere... don't fall for the hype of the most expensive ones, etc... it's simply for professional purposes like Photoshop, etc.
Definitely, it has a high temperature, it can't be both good and quiet, but with liquid cooling, you're perfect. It doesn't lag anywhere.
Upgrade from 3700x. I was torn between the 5800x and the 5900x. However, since I also needed it for video editing, I went with the 5900x. Through bios curve optimizer -25. Temperatures with aida64 max 64 with aio Arctic liquid freezer ii 280. Max boost all core at 4.950. Tremendous in every aspect. Combined with a Gigabyte rtx 3070 ti, completely satisfied. Comes in a case with 8 fans. I hope I helped!
The best processor I've had so far has performed very well! I overclocked it to 5.2 GHz on the first 6 cores and 5.0 GHz on the last 6 cores, along with PBO +200 MHz and an undervolt curve of 25. It runs everything smoothly and doesn't crash even when paired with an RX 6800 XT. Temperatures range from 28 to 70C in a room with 18C ambient temperature. I got it for a great price of 400 euros!
Incredibly fast.. of course, it's excessive only for games... very good at everything, I really can't find anything negative... at 390 that I got it, I believe it's worth every euro...
I have it since September 2021. After 1 year of 8-10 hours of video editing per day, I believe it is the best processor available for this use at the moment. Maybe even some GTA V occasionally :P. I have paired it with an Asus TUF X570 Plus, Gigabyte 2060, G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200MHz, Be Quiet Silent Loop 2 240mm, and Samsung 980 Pro 2TB. Liquid cooling is a must for prolonged use with this specific processor.
An excellent processor at a price now below €400, which is what a 3700x-3800x cost 1-2 years ago. With an Asus B550 prime plus motherboard, it runs smoothly at 4.95GHz (single-thread) and reaches over 5.2GHz with the motherboard's stock settings. With an air-cooled Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo cooler with two fans, it reached just 80.3°C in stress tests during the hot summer, while the cooler is completely silent. Of course, the case's airflow and type of cooling also play a role. In my system, I have two 140mm fans in the front, and the case has plenty of space, even though it's a Midi Tower. It usually doesn't exceed 78-79°C (in the summer) in heavy applications I run. It's definitely overkill for everyday tasks, but it's worth the money if someone wants to run heavy applications or games.
Excellent. In some benchmarks, it even surpasses the 3950x.
Update. It reaches 75-78 degrees in FSMS2020 with a 240 AIO. In cinebench and various other tests, it stays below 70 degrees. It reached 73 degrees in the aida64 fpu test
Guys, with the money it asks for now, it's a no brainer. With such money, we used to buy a 4c/8t i7. However, this one is a powerhouse. With a 280mm Corsair AIO, it goes up to 65 degrees in gaming-streaming simultaneously
Upgrade from Intel Core i5 6600 to this specific CPU. Day and night difference in performance. It's overkill for simple use, even for gaming. I haven't tried video editing yet. Paired with Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 and Gigabyte B550 Aorus Elite v2, as well as GSKILL 32GB 3600 Mhz RAM in dual channel. With a Radeon RX 6600 graphics card, it reaches 90 to 170 FPS peak on full settings in GTA V without breaking a sweat (about 25% usage). Now, in GTA IV with max settings, it comfortably reaches 130 FPS from 90 FPS with 20-25% usage. In Cinebench R32 Multi Core test, it scored 20686 points. After 10 hours of use, temperatures range from 50 to 55 degrees Celsius at idle and peak at 75 degrees Celsius.
A work tool...nowadays AMD, with the 5 years that closes with the Ryzen/Epyc generation, offers highly competitive products that in some categories are GOAT.
Combined with MSI X570 Tomahawk and Kraken X52 and works flawlessly after the latest bios update for Windows 11.
I edit large video and music files and the processing speed is really amazing.
Temperatures and consumption are within reasonable limits for 12c/24t.
With PBO Enabled and limits from the motherboard in the advanced settings of the bios.
It's worth the money and it's the king of the category now.
Waiting for the 7000 series.
I found him at a good price and I've had him for a week now, running many docker containers, VMs, etc. with no issues and very fast. I haven't used him for gaming yet because I don't have a good GPU.
In terms of temperatures, with the Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 280mm, he's at around 35 degrees Celsius on idle and reaches a max of 75 degrees Celsius and 5GHz on peak loads (with the recommended OC from the motherboard).
Combined with the X570 Tomahawk and G.Skill RipJaws V 3600MHz CL16, I believe he's worth it for someone who already has a compatible AM4 motherboard and wants a powerful processor with good value for money, especially now that prices have dropped significantly.
Edit: After using him daily for a month, I can say he's a beast! I run many docker containers in parallel and he doesn't lag at all. I'm really happy with my purchase.
Edit: After 5 months of daily use, with a lot of build/compile, I can say that I'm more than satisfied and he's definitely worth the money.
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