Ryzen 9 5900X vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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

≈24% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ≈ ₹29,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 7900X scores about 24% higher than Ryzen 9 5900X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (AM4 with DDR4 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Ryzen 9 5900X Ryzen 9 7900X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 9 5900X

65 W lower rated TDP (105 W vs 170 W)

Why pick Ryzen 9 7900X

24% higher estimated gaming score
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
About ₹26,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 9 5900X	Ryzen 9 7900X
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 4
Code name	Vermeer	Raphael
Process	TSMC 7 nm	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	12	12
Threads	24	24
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	3.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	64 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	105 W	170 W
Socket	AM4	AM5
Memory	DDR4	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2020-11-05	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹55,200	₹29,000

FAQ

Is Ryzen 9 5900X better than Ryzen 9 7900X?

Ryzen 9 7900X scores about 24% higher than Ryzen 9 5900X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (AM4 with DDR4 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 7900X?

Ryzen 9 5900X is rated at 105 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 7900X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 7900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 9 7900X gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 5900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 9 7900X use the same motherboard?

No. Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory and Ryzen 9 7900X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.