Ryzen 9 5900XT

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,831 Rank: 79
Rank Name Score Visual
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
+1%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
+0.9%
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
+0.3%
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
+0.2%
79 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,831
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,831
+0%
81 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,827
-0.1%
82 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,823
-0.1%
83 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,786
-0.7%
84 Xeon w5-2465X 6,769
-0.9%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,433 Rank: 165
Rank Name Score Visual
161 Zen+ µarch 6,463
+0.5%
162 Zen µarch 6,463
+0.5%
163 EPYC 7401P 6,440
+0.1%
164 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,439
+0.1%
165 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,433
166 Core i9-9920X 6,430
+-0%
167 Xeon D-2166NT 6,423
-0.2%
168 AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 6,420
-0.2%
169 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,415
-0.3%
170 Xeon W-2191B 6,404
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,096 Rank: 64
Rank Name Score Visual
60 Core i9-12900 7,166
+1%
61 Ryzen 9 7845HX 7,161
+0.9%
62 Core Ultra 7 268V 7,138
+0.6%
63 Ryzen 7 7700 7,130
+0.5%
64 Ryzen 9 5900XT 7,096
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 7,064
-0.5%
66 Ryzen 9 5950X 7,041
-0.8%
67 Core Ultra 7 255H 7,036
-0.8%
68 Ryzen 5 7600X 6,996
-1.4%
69 Core i5-13500 6,944
-2.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,211 Rank: 90
Rank Name Score Visual
86 Core i9-13900 6,247
+0.6%
87 Xeon w5-3435X 6,234
+0.4%
88 EPYC 7352 6,227
+0.3%
89 Xeon w5-2465X 6,214
+0%
90 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,211
91 Core Ultra 9 285H 6,210
+-0%
92 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,198
-0.2%
93 Core i9-14900HX 6,194
-0.3%
94 Core i9-13900E 6,176
-0.6%
95 Core i7-13700K 6,163
-0.8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,339 Rank: 84
Rank Name Score Visual
80 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,366
+0.4%
81 Ryzen 9 7900X3D 6,366
+0.4%
82 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 6,354
+0.2%
83 EPYC 7F52 6,350
+0.2%
84 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,339
85 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,334
-0.1%
86 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,331
-0.1%
87 Ryzen 9 7900 6,309
-0.5%
88 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,295
-0.7%
89 Xeon W-3275 6,288
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5900XT based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,814 Rank: 122
Rank Name Score Visual
118 Core i9-12900K 5,848
+0.6%
119 Core i9-10980XE 5,835
+0.4%
120 Core i9-9980XE 5,830
+0.3%
121 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,815
+0%
122 Ryzen 9 5900XT 5,814
123 Xeon Gold 6248 5,812
+-0%
124 Core Ultra 9 285H 5,807
-0.1%
125 Core i9-12900KF 5,805
-0.2%
126 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,782
-0.6%
127 Xeon Gold 6148 5,773
-0.7%

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Ryzen 9 5900XT Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT stands as a high-performance desktop processor rooted in the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, designed for power users and content creators who demand both raw power and efficient multitasking. Though released in 2024, it remains a compelling option in the enthusiast market, especially given its robust multi-threaded performance and strong single-core efficiency. Built on TSMC’s 7 nm process, the chip integrates 8.3 billion transistors into a 74 mm² die, enabling high core density and energy efficiency relative to its capabilities. With 16 cores and 32 threads, the Ryzen 9 5900XT leverages Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) to deliver excellent performance in threaded applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and virtualization.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz, with a boost frequency reaching 4.8 GHz under optimal thermal and power conditions. This high turbo frequency allows it to excel in single-threaded workloads, where it achieves a Singlecore Score of 7096—placing it at #64 among 2060 processors. In comparison, it trails behind the top-tier Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, but outpaces many of its contemporaries, including the Ryzen 9 5950X and Core Ultra 7 255H. Its multicore performance, with a score of 6433, lands it at #165 of 2060, showcasing strong scaling across workloads but not quite reaching the level of the most powerful threadripper or server-grade CPUs.

In terms of memory and connectivity, the Ryzen 9 5900XT supports DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s in dual-channel mode, offering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, a feature valuable for workstation and server environments, and features 64 MB of L3 cache, which significantly enhances data access speed for demanding applications. The CPU includes 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes, sufficient for high-speed storage and GPU connectivity, and operates on the Socket AM4 platform, which has been a mainstay for AMD’s desktop lineup. Despite its powerful capabilities, the processor has a TDP of 105 W and a maximum junction temperature of 90°C, necessitating robust cooling solutions for sustained performance.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT does not include integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output. However, it supports a range of advanced technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V for virtualization, making it suitable for scientific computing, encryption tasks, and virtual machine hosting. Its unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking, appealing to enthusiasts who want to push performance beyond stock levels.

Overall, the Ryzen 9 5900XT delivers strong all-around performance, particularly in multi-threaded applications where its 16-core, 32-thread design shines. While it may not lead the pack in single-core performance or reach the heights of the top-tier threadripper models, its balance of power, efficiency, and feature set makes it ideal for high-end desktop users, content creators, and professionals who require both raw processing power and compatibility with modern software ecosystems.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 9 5900XT
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (unlocked)
Core Name: Vermeer
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 105 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2
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