Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT ≈ ₹23,000 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X ≈ ₹55,200 today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 5800XT and Ryzen 9 5900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5800XT gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Why pick Ryzen 7 5800XT

Comes with a cooler (Wraith Prism, None); Ryzen 9 5900X needs one bought separately
About ₹32,200 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 5900X

4 more cores (12 vs 8)

Specifications

	Ryzen 7 5800XT	Ryzen 9 5900X
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 3
Code name	Vermeer	Vermeer
Process	TSMC 7 nm	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	8	12
Threads	16	24
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base clock	3.8 GHz	3.7 GHz
L2 cache	4 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	105 W	105 W
Socket	AM4	AM4
Memory	DDR4	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Wraith Prism, None	Not included
Released	2024-07-31	2020-11-05
Price today (≈)	₹23,000	₹55,200

FAQ

Is Ryzen 7 5800XT better than Ryzen 9 5900X?

Ryzen 7 5800XT and Ryzen 9 5900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5800XT gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 7 5800XT or Ryzen 9 5900X?

Both are rated at 105 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 7 5800XT or Ryzen 9 5900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 5800XT gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 5900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.