AMD - Ryzen 9 5900X 4th Gen 12-core, 24-threads Unlocked Desktop Processor Without Cooler - Black
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Description
Features
Boost Clock
Up to 4.8GHz Max Boost Clock
Cores
12 CPU Cores
System Memory
Up to 3200MHz DDR4 RAM
Game Cache
Massive 70 MB GameCache for higher game performance
PCI Express Version
Processors with PCIe 4.0, delivering double the graphics and storage bandwidth
Key Specs
- Processor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)
- PCI Express VersionPCI Express 4.0
- CPU Base Clock Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency4.8 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores12-core
- Number of CPU Threads24
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Memory Type SupportedDDR4
- L2 Cache6 megabytes
- L3 Cache64 megabytes
- Processor Base Power2 watts
- Integrated GraphicsNo
- Processor Generation/Series4th Generation
General
- Product NameRyzen 9 5900X 4th Gen 12-core, 24-threads Unlocked Desktop Processor Without Cooler
- BrandAMD
- Processor Model Number5900X
- Processor CollectionRyzen 9
- Processor Generation/Series4th Generation
- Model Number100-100000061WOF
- Year of Release2020
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)
- PCI Express ConfigurationPCIe Gen 5 x16
- PCI Express Lanes (Total)24
- PCI Express VersionPCI Express 4.0
- Processor Instruction Set64-bit
Performance
- CPU Base Clock Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency4.8 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores12-core
- Number of CPU Threads24
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Hard Drive AcceleratorNone
Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported128 gigabytes
- Memory Type SupportedDDR4
- Number of Memory Channels Supported2
- Cache LevelL2, L3
- L2 Cache6 megabytes
- L3 Cache64 megabytes
Features
- Processor TypeDesktop
- Thermal SolutionNot included
- RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
Power
- Processor Base Power2 watts
- Processor Boost Power3 watts
Graphics
- Integrated GraphicsNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC730143312738
Customer reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 876 reviews
(876 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Ryzen 9 5900X processor for its exceptional performance, affordability, and suitability for gaming and multitasking. It is considered a powerful upgrade with ample cores for video editing and is compatible with various systems. However, some users have concerns about its tendency to run hot.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WHY WAIT! BUY IT NOW! GREAT PRICE!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.WOW! for 400 bucks you cant beat this processor at this Price for an AMD upgrade, great for multitasking and Gaming! HUGE upgrade from the 3600x and you can use it on older boards like the x470 and it works great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Really this is a no brainer! If you get this you wont need to upgrade for years and let the new generation of processors coming out work out the bugs. In 3-5 years when the newer 7000 series matures and gets better all the prices will be stabalized and you will get the best of both worlds! Get this CPU before it is too late! You will LOVE it! Trust me. If you buy a 5600x that is ok too, but you will want to upgrade more than likely again in a year or two. Your next real upgrade path with AMD is going to be next Generation which will take a year or more to mature and prices to get reasonable. This processor will hook you up for as long as you need your next NEW BUILD! You can go 4-5 years with this untill your next upgrade with this processor for sure! This is the last of the processors coming out for the tested AM4 system and the best bang for top performance. Plus Best Buy Shipped SO FAST, 12 month financing no interest! Get IT!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:GamingCons mentioned:Bottleneck
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An absolute POWERHOUSE!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After needing an upgrade from my 3600x, I decided to go with this guy, and all I have to say is WOW! I had to COMPLETELY overhaul the components in my PC because of this guy- it's a powerhouse. Between a new MOBO, AIO, and even GPU- All so it wouldn't be bottlenecked by this beast of a CPU. It's a great processor if you're gaming/editing/streaming, though if you're purely gaming, the 5800x3D is a great option as well. TLDR- If you need an upgrade for gaming/editing/streaming, you won't be disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Multitasking, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best processors out there
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my Ryzen 9. I was a little curious about AMD, because in the past they had been slower, but not anymore. I think they've been pretty good since 3 series, and really good here in the 5th series. I'm not sure what more next gen processors do, but this one does all I need it to do and fast! Anything local to my drive comes up instantly. I use it to game and for productivity, whether video editing or image editing, zero issues, even though those are done in large part with the graphics card. I've had a billion windows and videos open and no stutter. It just barrels through it all. I'm can't get technical on the cores and threads, because I'm not that deep in PC language, but like I said, it handles everything I do and fast. It's probably overkill for what I use it for, but I don't like lag at all, so I'm happy there isn't any here. For someone who isn't that savy, building a PC isn't hard and I encourage you to try as long as you know your build specs, can find the software for your components and are at least a little mechanically inclined, you can use youtube for guidance. Don't waste money on prebuilds, use pcpartspicker dot com and build one. You get to choose the quality of all the parts in your build, not just the ones with the flashy specs the pre-builts draw you in with. It theirs is cheap, they cheaped out somewhere, like the RAM, PSU, motherboard, storage drive, case or fans. They just show you a decent processor, flashy graphics card and high amount of RAM, but a cheap foundation will rear its ugly head eventually. I'm not sure why the rant, but nevertheless, consider building your own. If anything it's cathartic and great to learn.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PerformanceCons mentioned:Temperature
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMD Finally Back On Top!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AMD continues to impress. This CPU is amazing! The 5900X absolutely blows the Intel i9 10900k out of the water when it comes to productivity and can trade blows when it comes to gaming (something Intel generally excels at). It's so nice to finally see AMD competitive w/ Intel again. The Ryzen 5000 series processors are a big step up in architecture from the previous generation (3000 series), especially when it comes to gaming, better CCX efficiency, and improved IPC (instructions per cycle). The only con I can even think of is that these do tend to run rather hot, especially compared to Intel CPU's. Though it's not really a con since AMD has stated that it's expected that these can peak at 98°C without issue. Throwing on a decent cooling setup is highly recommended. I run an Arctic Freezer II 360mm AIO and temps generally range from roughly 37-38°C @ idle to 68-72°C @ load. Having said all that, this processor is in extremely high demand & will be very hard to come by @ retail prices. If you can eventually get your hands on one, even at a slight ~$50 mark-up from MSRP, I would still recommend buying it. You most definitely will not be disappointed with your purchase! =)
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PerformanceCons mentioned:Bottleneck
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best for the am4 platform
|Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably one of the best AM4 processors you can get. I have a 4080 super and there is still a bit of bottlenecking but it handles it pretty well. Definitely would recommend if you cant upgrade to the am5 platform.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
no bottle neck
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.paired with the AMD Rx 7800XT. plays the current game titles great also with the samsung 990 pro. really glad i waited 2 years
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome CPU plenty of power for any gamer
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My only con is that my box was pretty roughed up when I came to pick it up. CPU was fine but seriously Best Buy when your buying a high dollar item like this I prefer everything including the box to look brand new when I arrive. Seeing this had me a little worried that my processor was possibly damaged. They need to package these better. I have nothing against intel but I see no reason not to buy AMD when it comes to CPU’s. This CPU is beefy. For 5000 series processors I highly highly recommend this over the 5800x and even the 5950X. It’s spaced perfectly in the middle to be a good bang for your buck if your willing to put the money down for your cpu. I upgraded from a R5 3600x and even saw a significant difference in the way my computer runs. Programs feel more responsive, you can multitask however you feel. On first boot there’s very very minimal delay when you try to open stuff. Don’t be fooled by the “you don’t need 12 cores for gaming” because if your buying this CPU it’s more for the user experience with games and more so how well navigating windows is on your PC. Most games will benefit from the core increase but don’t expect huge FPS jumps because lost games today are more GPU limited. But if you view your CPU utilization while playing games I saw my utilization drop significantly. Which in turn dropped my CPU temps down quite a bit too. Overall there’s no reason not to buy this CPU. I personally feel it’s worth the money, and it will keep your computer serving you in the long run. I managed to get a 3080 recently too and this paired with a 3080 is an excellent combo for high refresh rate 1440p. Buy one when it comes in stock. I managed to get one from Best Buy when they dropped with gpus last few weeks me try we’re in stock for a good 45-60 minutes if say. Also remember to update your bios and or check to see if your bios version supports 5000 series. Wasn’t hard to do, but before you go and spend double check.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smooth cpu
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything runs on this cpu. Tough and powered. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWill this run MS Paint @ 4k with Ultra settings?
Asked by Keric.
- A:Answer No. It's better to wait for Rocket Lake-S or even Zen 4.
Answered by Cons
Q: QuestionWhy is this an in-store pickup item only?!, I was able to get it in my cart and checkout during a drop only to be met with an in store pickup only not available within 250 miles? you dont ship to other stores? This is garbage.
Asked by J.
- A:Answer The 5000 series processors and 3000/6000 series gpus are all pick up only because it stops scalpers from buy them, and getting them shipped to their place without any actual human proof. Basicity to stop scalpers from scalping cards
Answered by Imageric
Q: QuestionWhen will you guys be receiving the next stock and is there a way to get notified or reserve one?
Asked by Cam.
- A:Answer From past experienced drops, they seem to come in Tuesday or Wednesday between 10am - 1pm Eastern. So far it has been two back to back Tuesdays and it's every other week. When you see add to cart, just be patient and don't refresh.
Answered by Kilo
Q: QuestionI have the urge to build a new gaming machine based on the X570 chip set. Was looking at a 3rd Gen 3900X but I kinda like the idea of having a current gen When will these 4th Gen chips be in stock ??
Asked by M50Rider.
- A:Answer Don't go with the 3900x, wait for a retail 5900x if you can - Don't let your urges send you into the Scalper pit...
Answered by PatiencePays
Q: QuestionWhat is the best dip to go with this chip?
Asked by thelqh.
- A:Answer Artic Mx4 is pretty good
Answered by tomuchdiponyourchip
Q: QuestionWill the Wraith Prism Cooler found in previous Ryzen models be enough to cool the new chips?
Asked by Jay.
- A:Answer AMD did spec the Wraith Prism cooler for use with the 3900X(same wattage) so it's doable, however, I would say it's less than optimal if you expect the full performance of the processor for any significant length of time.
Answered by DanTheman
Q: QuestionWhen will Best Buy plan on having inventory back? Will they be setting a wish list and be calling people or are we out of luck on the 5900x series and no stock until the zen 4 sereies?
Asked by Chris.
- A:Answer Given that raw components such as processors are not BB's bread and butter, they most likely don't get a large allotment. I'd be surprised if we are able to get one here. I have several sites that I check periodically during the day and they never show in stock either.
Answered by Goobee
Q: QuestionDo you offer a deposit option with in-store pickup? Prepaid option also is helpful.
Asked by Neilux.
- A:Answer They do not. I offered to pay in advanced and they said they don't do waiting lists or prepays.
Answered by Goobee