CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 35.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X shows superior performance with a 47.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
178th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs342nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs48th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
5900X
3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
5900X
44,485

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
5900X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900X
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.3 GHz
5900X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.8 GHz
5900X
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
16 Threads: 32
5900X
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
AM4
5900X
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
105 W
5900X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900X

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X drawing more power under load (105W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.