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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

Zen 3 · Ryzen 5000 series · Socket AM4 · 16 cores and 32 threads

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

Specifications

Manufacturer data. Some data is still pending verification.

Processing

Cores
16
Threads
32
Base frequency
3.3 GHz
Boost / turbo frequency
4.8 GHz
L2 cache
8 MB
L3 cache
64 MB
L2 + L3 cache
72 MB

Power and temperature

TDP / base power
105 W
Maximum power (PPT / turbo)
142 W
Maximum temperature (Tjmax)
Data not available

Platform

Socket
AM4
RAM
DDR4
Official RAM speed
3,200 MT/s
PCIe
PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphics
No
Architecture
Zen 3
Generation
Ryzen 5000 series
Release
July 2024
Unlocked multiplier
Yes

Verification (04/10/2026). Cross-checked on 2026-10-04 against retailer listings and media reviews that replicate AMD's data. Still to be confirmed on AMD's official page.

Loaded but yet to be confirmed: Release date (month; one source says 08/15/2024 and others 07/31/2024).

Not loaded, to avoid making them up: Maximum temperature (Tjmax), PCIe lanes.

Benchmarks

Each result states its source and the date it was taken.

  • Productivity

    57

    Blender Open Data

Gaming

No sourced gaming benchmarks.

Productivity

Power draw

No sourced power measurements. What we do have is the manufacturer's official power rating (specifications table).

Temperatures

No sourced temperature measurements. The official maximum temperature (Tjmax) appears in the table when it has been verified.

Compatibility

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  1. CPU

    AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

  2. Socket

    AM4

  3. Chipset

    A320 / B350 / X370 / B450 / X470 / A520 / B550 / X570

  4. RAM

    DDR4

  5. GPU

    PCIe 4.0 (any current PCIe GPU)

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Key features

Objective summary based on the official specifications.

  • 16 cores and 32 threads.
  • Maximum frequency of 4.8 GHz.
  • 72 MB of L2 + L3 cache (8 MB L2 and 64 MB L3).
  • AM4 socket and DDR4 memory.
  • Does not include integrated graphics: it requires a dedicated graphics card.
  • Unlocked multiplier for overclocking.
  • 105 W TDP / base power and up to 142 W maximum power.

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