AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-06-04

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is a 16 core processor. It can handle 32 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2024. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is based on the 4. generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series and requires a mainboard with the socket AM4 (PGA 1331). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 1,727 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 16,500 points.

At a glance
Name:	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Family:	AMD Ryzen 9 (40)
CPU group:	AMD Ryzen 5000 (14)
Architecture:	Vermeer (Zen 3)
Technology:	7 nm
Segment:	Desktop / Server
Generation:	4
Predecessor:	AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 16 CPU cores of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT clock with 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	16 / 32
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	16x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (16 Cores):	4.40 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the no iGPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT supports up to 128 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

DDR4-3200	51.2 GB/s
Max. Memory:	128 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	4.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth:	39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has a TDP of 105 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	105 W
TDP (PL2):	142 W
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	90 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has a 72.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	7 nm
Chip design:	Chiplet
Socket:	AM4 (PGA 1331)
L2-Cache:	8.00 MB
L3-Cache:	64.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V, SVM
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
Release date:	Q3/2024
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS 6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz	99
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS 6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz	99
	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz	99
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz	98
	AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz	98
	Intel Core i5-1240P 12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	98
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	98

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i9-13950HX 24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz	1503
	Intel Core i9-13980HX 24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz	1495
	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz	1494
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz	1483
	Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz	1428
	Intel Core i7-13700F 16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz	1398
	Intel Core i7-13700 16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz	1398

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon w9-3495X 56C 112T @ 4.80 GHz	1734
	Intel Xeon W-1350P 6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz	1731
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	1728
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz	1727
	Intel Core i5-1350P 12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz	1727
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	1727
	Intel Xeon E-2356G 6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz	1726

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-13700 16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz	16633
	Intel Core i7-13700F 16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz	16633
	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz	16606
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz	16500
	Intel Core i9-7980XE 18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz	16495
	Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz	16458
	Intel Xeon Gold 6254 18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz	16429

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.


	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	2213
	Intel Xeon W-1350P 6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz	2208
	Intel Core i5-12450HX 8C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	2207
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.80 GHz	2199
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	2199
	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	2197
	Intel Core i7-12800HE 14C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	2196

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.


	Intel Core i5-13600HX 14C 20T @ 4.40 GHz	13150
	Intel Core i5-14500HX 14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	13150
	Intel Core i9-12900E 16C 24T @ 4.00 GHz	13107
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz	13100
	Apple M4 9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz	13060
	Intel Xeon W-2295 18C 36T @ 3.80 GHz	12863
	AMD EPYC 7532 32C 64T @ 2.90 GHz	12846

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
288 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
286 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,494 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,466 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,775 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,722 entries

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