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PROCESSORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AM4 boxed processor 100-100000061WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official Ryzen 9 5900X model-associated Ryzen 5000-series retail-box artwork; exact model association is established by the cited manufacturer page.
Exact model & source notes

A 12-core, 24-thread Zen 3 processor for AM4 with up to 4.8 GHz boost, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 105 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking; the boxed version has no cooler or integrated graphics.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: AM4 vs AM5 sockets. Each processor fits only motherboards made for its socket.

Choose the 5900X for

  • An AM4 motherboard you already have
  • Lower stated default TDP: 105 W vs 120 W

Choose the 9900X3D for

  • An AM5 motherboard you already have
  • Higher stated L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
  • Higher stated L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 14 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001368WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 9 9900X3D on its exact manufacturer shop page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
Exact model & source notes

A 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 processor for AM5 with second-generation 3D V-Cache, giving 128 MB of L3 cache in total, plus up to 5.5 GHz boost and a 120 W default TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and has basic Radeon graphics; the boxed version has no cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

5900X UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

9900X3D UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XAM4

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DAM5

Manufacturer specification

Explore the full specifications

Check each processor’s platform. Match each processor to its supported socket, motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS, memory type and cooler. The two processors may require different platforms. No overall winner is declared without comparable performance and price evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 3 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X4.8 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D5.5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Tuning support

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XUnlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master support
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Memory profiles, automatic boost tuning and fully unlocked CPU overclocking are different capabilities. Read the supported controls and motherboard conditions for each processor.

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Integrated graphics or none

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNone; a discrete graphics card is required
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

PCIe configuration

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XPCIe 4.0
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XDDR4; up to 3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (256 GB vs 192 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

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Cooling

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XCooler required separately
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DCooler required separately; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D4.4 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Maximum junction temperature

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X90 °C
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D95 °C
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

This is the specified junction-temperature limit, not a measured operating temperature or a cooling-efficiency score.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (3)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Base / boost clocks and conditions

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3.7 GHz base; up to 4.8 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D4.4 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X12 cores · Zen 3
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D12 cores · Zen 5
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Processor power definitions

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X105 W default TDP
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D120 W default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Platform checks

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XSupported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DSupported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (21)

3D V-Cache design

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists second-generation 3D V-Cache for this model; it doesn't say how the cache is shared between the core chiplets.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNo
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum supported memory

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DConflicting evidence
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists 256 GB, but AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 192 GB. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory ceiling with two DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D5600 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory ceiling with four DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D3600 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU boost technology

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DPrecision Boost 2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from Precision Boost Overdrive and manual overclocking. Clocks vary with workload, cooling and power.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics cores

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the built-in Radeon graphics.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics frequency

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2200 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed instruction capabilities

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3Dx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX512, AVX2, AVX, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE2, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE3, SSSE3 and SSE extensions
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's complete Supported Extensions list for this model, in AMD's order and notation; x86-64 is AMD's listed instruction set. Software and firmware must support them.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

I/O-die manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DTSMC 6nm FinFET
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory channels

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU-native USB capability

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DConflicting evidence
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists four USB4 40 Gb/s ports and one USB 5 Gb/s port, while AMD's shop listing shows four USB 10 Gb/s ports and one USB 2.0 port. Check the motherboard's own USB specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Platform NVMe modes

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Package die count

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D3
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed supporting chipsets

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DA620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification region

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DGlobal
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU unlocked for overclocking

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XYes
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

What it brings

  • 12 Zen 3 cores and 24 threads with up to 4.8 GHz boost and 64 MB of L3 cache, unlocked for overclocking with Ryzen Master support.

What to check

  • Don't confuse it with the similarly named 5900XT, which has 16 cores. AMD's 5900X page doesn't list maximum memory capacity or ECC support; check the motherboard's specifications if you need either.
  • No cooler or integrated graphics, so budget for both a cooler and a graphics card. It needs an AM4 motherboard with a compatible BIOS and DDR4 memory (rated up to 3200 MT/s).

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

What it brings

  • 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads with up to 5.5 GHz boost and 128 MB of L3 cache using second-generation 3D V-Cache.
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer, plus PCIe 5.0 (24 usable lanes) and ECC memory support on compatible motherboards.

What to check

  • No cooler in the box, and AMD recommends liquid cooling for best performance.
  • Needs an AM5 motherboard whose BIOS supports this processor, plus DDR5 memory; check the board's CPU-support list before buying.
  • Memory is rated at DDR5-5600 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
  • AMD's pages disagree on maximum memory (256 GB on the product page, 192 GB in AMD's shop listing) and on the processor's native USB ports. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list, and go by the motherboard's own USB specification.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
41 of 41 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 9 5900XAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Thread count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
2424
CPU cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
1212
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.8 GHz5.5 GHz
CPU architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 3Zen 5
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3.7 GHz4.4 GHz
CPU unlocked for overclocking
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Tuning supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master supportUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
CPU boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from Precision Boost Overdrive and manual overclocking. Clocks vary with workload, cooling and power.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedPrecision Boost 2
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
6 MB12 MB
L3 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
64 MB128 MB
L1 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided960 KB
3D V-Cache design
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists second-generation 3D V-Cache for this model; it doesn't say how the cache is shared between the core chiplets.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2nd-generation 3D V-Cache
Memory supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (256 GB vs 192 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
DDR4; up to 3200 MT/sDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Memory channels
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturer2
Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

3200 MT/sNot provided
Memory ceiling with two DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided5600 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided3600 MT/s
SocketDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AM4AM5
PCIe configurationDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checksDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
Supported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Platform NVMe modes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedA620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
None; a discrete graphics card is requiredAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Integrated graphics available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

No source recorded.

NoNot provided
Integrated graphics cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the built-in Radeon graphics.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2
Integrated graphics frequency
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2200 MHz
Default TDPDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
105 W120 W
CoolingDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Cooler required separatelyCooler required separately; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance
Maximum junction temperatureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
90 °C95 °C
CPU manufacturing processDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 7nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
I/O-die manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedTSMC 6nm FinFET
Package die count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided3
Specification region
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerGlobal
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's complete Supported Extensions list for this model, in AMD's order and notation; x86-64 is AMD's listed instruction set. Software and firmware must support them.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX512, AVX2, AVX, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE2, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE3, SSSE3 and SSE extensions
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

AMD's 5900X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists 256 GB, but AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 192 GB. If you plan to fit more than 192 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Not listed by the manufacturerConflicting sources
CPU-native USB capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

AMD's product page lists four USB4 40 Gb/s ports and one USB 5 Gb/s port, while AMD's shop listing shows four USB 10 Gb/s ports and one USB 2.0 port. Check the motherboard's own USB specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Not providedConflicting sources
Manufacturer wording (3)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
12 cores · Zen 312 cores · Zen 5
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock
3.7 GHz base; up to 4.8 GHz boost4.4 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Processor power definitionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
105 W default TDP120 W default TDP
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