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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 5 1600XGeneral
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ryzen 9 5900 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Vermeer | Zen |
| Release Date | Apr 2021 | Apr 2017 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 12 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.00 | 3.60 |
| Turbo Clock | 4.70 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 16 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| TDP | 65 | 95 |