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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — Benchmarks & Specs

12 cores24 threads105W TDP$549 MSRP2020
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 9 5900X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 30,500–38,909 points, across two published results (PassMark Software CPU benchmark listing, Puget Systems). Across all its cores it scores 20,479–34,500 pts in Cinebench R23 multi, across four published results (Tom's Hardware, CGDirector, Digital Citizen, WePC).

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.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2020 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 12 cores / 24 threads, boost clock of 4.8 GHz, 105W TDP. It launched with a $549 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 17 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 6 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from WePC, PassMark Software, Tom's Hardware, CGDirector, CpuTronic, Digital Citizen, Hardware Unboxed, Phoronix, Puget Systems, TechPowerUp, TechSpot; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 9 5900X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 9 5900X by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 383 fps — Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Starfield 1080p Low 154 fps — Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Alan Wake 2 1080p High 120 fps 105 fps Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2022-03-15
Starfield 1080p High 96 fps 78 fps Not recorded Hardware Unboxed 2023-11-10
Black Myth: Wukong 1080p High 85 fps 65 fps Not recorded Phoronix 2024-08-20
Cyberpunk 2077 4K Ultra 45 fps 32 fps Not recorded TechPowerUp 2021-11-05

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 Ryzen 9 5900X — 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 Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 38,909 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 34,500 pts Tom's Hardware 2021-11-10
PassMark CPU Mark 30,500 pts Puget Systems 2022-01-15
Cinebench R23 multi 22,046 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 multi 20,487 points Digital Citizen 2020-11-25
Cinebench R23 multi 20,479 points WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 15,500 pts TechSpot 2021-12
Geekbench 6 multi 11,888 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-07-15
Geekbench 6 multi 11,803 points WePC 2024-12-18
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,465 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-29

Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 5900X

Systems with the Ryzen 9 5900X

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

Full Specifications

Cores12
TDP105 W
SocketAM4
Threads24
L3 cache64 MB
Boost clock4.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 9 5900X best used for?
Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core Zen 3-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 9 5900X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 9 5900X launched in 2020 at a $549 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 9 5900X 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 Ryzen 9 5900X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 9 5900X 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 Ryzen 9 5900X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 9 5900X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 9 5900X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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