CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 31.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 shows superior performance with a 11.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

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

9800X3D

4,431

5900

3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

5900

44,485

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

5900

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor

5900

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.3 GHz

5900

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.8 GHz

5900

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

16 Threads: 32

5900

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

AM4

5900

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

105 W

5900

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

5900

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

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

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drawing more power under load (120W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.