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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
The 12-core version of the Zen 3 flagship, known for its high clock speeds and massive cache.

General Information
BrandAMD
NameAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | |
| Base Clock | 3.7 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 64 | |
| Cache Size | 64 MB | MB |
| Compatibility | ['Socket AM4', 'PCIe 4.0', 'DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 12 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | AMD Zen 3 | |
| Cpu Socket | AM4 | |
| Form Factor | Desktops, Boxed Processor | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCIe 4.0'] | |
| Launch Date | 11/5/2020 | |
| Manufacturer | AMD | |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 7nm FinFET | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.8 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 142 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | |
| Memory Type Support | 12 | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 24 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['12 cores', '24 threads', 'Base clock 3.7 GHz', 'Max boost up to 4.8 GHz', 'Default TDP 105W'] | |
| Power Requirements | 105 | |
| Price | 249 USD | USD |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | |
| Socket | AM4 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 105 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Max operating temperature (Tjmax) 90°C', 'Default TDP 105W'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 105 W | W |
| Thread Count | 24 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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