Ryzen 9 5900X vs Ryzen 9 5950X

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

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ≈ ₹80,300 today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 9 5950X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

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Ryzen 9 5900X Ryzen 9 5950X

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Why pick Ryzen 9 5900X

About ₹25,100 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 5950X

4 more cores (16 vs 12)
About €150 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 9 5900X	Ryzen 9 5950X
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 3
Code name	Vermeer	Vermeer
Process	TSMC 7 nm	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	12	16
Threads	24	32
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	64 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	Not included	Not included
Released	2020-11-05	2020-11-05
Price today (≈)	₹55,200	₹80,300

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 5900X better than Ryzen 9 5950X?

Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 9 5950X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 5950X?

Both are rated at 105 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 5950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.