Ryzen 9 5900X
AMDReleased Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor offering exceptional gaming, high multicore performance, power efficiency, and unlocked overclocking. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X scores 92/100 based on 5 professional critic reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Pcmag, Techradar, and Kitguru.
Critic Score
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance(4)
- Excellent multi-threaded performance(4)
- Power efficiency(2)
Cons
- High price(6)
- No bundled cooler(5)
5 Critic Reviews
AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 9 5900X, powered by the Zen 3 architecture, set the new benchmark for high-end gaming and application performance, all while delivering incredible power efficiency.
AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5900X is the new pace-setter, topping Intel's Core i9-10900K on all the fronts that matter.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is an absolute monster of a CPU, bringing the biggest gen-on-gen jump in single-core performance in years, which helps make the processor stronger across the board.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a superb option at a little over £500 and represents excellent balance in AMD's Zen 3 product stack.
The Ryzen 9 5900X still holds up today in both synthetic and gaming scenarios, offering excellent value for $250.
