AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Benchmarks — Synthetic

Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 33,953–33,954 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 20,942–21,013 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (Electronic Clinic, GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is a processor from the Zen 3 family from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 12 cores / 24 threads, boost clock of 4.7 GHz, 65W TDP. Data on this page draws on 12 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), compiled from Geekbench Browser, NanoReview, PassMark, Electronic Clinic, GadgetVersus; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (synthetic benchmark scores).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	33,954 pts	PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark	33,953 points	PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-21
Cinebench R23 multi	21,013 points	Electronic Clinic 2022-04-17
Cinebench R23 multi	20,942 points	GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-07-21
Geekbench 6 multi	10,055 points	NanoReview retrieved 2026-07-21
Geekbench 6 multi	9,774 points	Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-09-11
PassMark CPU Mark single thread	3,434 pts	PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread	3,433 points	PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-26
Geekbench 6 single	2,163 points	NanoReview retrieved 2026-07-21
Geekbench 6 single	2,080 points	Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-09-11

Systems with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Laptops and desktops that ship with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

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Full Specifications

Integrated GPU	N/A
PCIe	Gen 4, 24 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores	12
TDP	65 W
Market	Desktop
Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Threads	24
Codename	Vermeer
Generation	Ryzen 9 (Zen 3)
Memory bus	Dual-channel
Process	7 nm
L2 cache	6 MB
L3 cache	64 MB
Spec source	Tom's Hardware / HotHardware / WCCFTech launch coverage
Base clock	3 GHz
Memory support	DDR4
Boost clock	4.7 GHz
Spec source URL	https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-9-5900-blurs-the-line-between-performance-and-value
Production status	OEM-only

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 best used for?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is a 12-core Zen 3-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.

Where do the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 benchmark numbers come from?

Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.

How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 have, and how does it benchmark?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 isn't sold on its own in our catalog; the Systems section on this page links laptops and desktops that ship with it. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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