Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen 7 5800X
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Performance Difference
Ryzen 9 9900X is 96.8% faster than Ryzen 7 5800X
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 9 9900X performs 96.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 5800X.
Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 5800X
Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,530 points. Launch price was $499.
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Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
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