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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24-Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor

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Various Retailers have AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24-Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor (100-100000061WOF) on sale for $249. Shipping is free.

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Available from: Specs:
  • 12 Cores / 24 Threads
  • 3.7GHz Base / 4.8GHz Boost
  • Socket AM4
  • 6MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16

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    • This offer is slightly lower than our most recent Frontpage Deal for this processor when it sold for $249.99 in May 2024.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 11115 customer reviews.
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Various Retailers have AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Zen 3 12-Core 24-Thread 3.7 GHz AM4 105W Desktop Processor (100-100000061WOF) on sale for $249. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available from: Specs:
  • 12 Cores / 24 Threads
  • 3.7GHz Base / 4.8GHz Boost
  • Socket AM4
  • 6MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is slightly lower than our most recent Frontpage Deal for this processor when it sold for $249.99 in May 2024.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 11115 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Jun 9, 2024 9:48 PM
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CyanWriter8569Jun 9, 2024 9:48 PM
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Good for 4k gaming?
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Jun 9, 2024 9:56 PM
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Bouncy_FurbalJun 9, 2024 9:56 PM
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Quote from CyanWriter8569 View quoted comment :
Good for 4k gaming?
X3d chips would be better. This is more toward productivity but it isn't a slouch when gaming
Jun 10, 2024 5:17 AM
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Shredded_WheatJun 10, 2024 5:17 AM
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Quote from Bouncy_Furbal View quoted comment :
X3d chips would be better. This is more toward productivity but it isn't a slouch when gaming
True for now and probably for quite some time but us old timers saw how 2 cores beat 1 core and 4 cores beat 2 cores. It is only a matter of time till 6-8 cores won't be enough...granted probably a good long time. Wink
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Jun 10, 2024 5:17 AM
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lou44gehrigJun 10, 2024 5:17 AM
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Quote from CyanWriter8569 View quoted comment :
Good for 4k gaming?
Yes. I'm playing Ghosts of Tsushima with maxed 4k graphics w/ 4090.
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Jun 10, 2024 6:41 AM
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bktj600Jun 10, 2024 6:41 AM
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Quote from lou44gehrig View quoted comment :
Yes. I'm playing Ghosts of Tsushima with maxed 4k graphics w/ 4090.
Your 4090 is doing most of the heavy lifting here lol
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Jun 10, 2024 11:09 AM
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CyanWriter8569Jun 10, 2024 11:09 AM
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Quote from lou44gehrig View quoted comment :
Yes. I'm playing Ghosts of Tsushima with maxed 4k graphics w/ 4090.
Whats your fps?
Jun 11, 2024 12:48 AM
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nathanlevangJun 11, 2024 12:48 AM
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Quote from Bouncy_Furbal View quoted comment :
X3d chips would be better. This is more toward productivity but it isn't a slouch when gaming
X3D processors make more of a difference in 1080p and 1440p, as your GPU is likely to be the bottleneck in 4K, unless you have like a 4090.

I have a 5900x and a Radeon 7900XT and it still puts in work at 4K. I probably won't upgrade until the Ryzen 9000s are a generation old.
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Jun 11, 2024 8:00 AM
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scholzpdxJun 11, 2024 8:00 AM
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Quote from CyanWriter8569 View quoted comment :
Good for 4k gaming?
It was the best gaming CPU before the 5800X3D came out. In most gaming situations it's slower than the X3D, but RTS and some gaming workloads it's faster.
Jun 11, 2024 9:05 PM
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DannyD5317Jun 11, 2024 9:05 PM
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I'm a wedding photographer looking to upgrade to a new PC soon, as it's been 10 years since my last PC build, and things have changed considerably since then 😬. I process and export thousands of photos in Adobe Lightroom and need a solid, but not top-of-the-line, PC that can handle the workload without lagging behind like it is right now. I'm currently working with an Intel i5-3570k 3.4ghz quad core cpu, gigabyte Z77-DS3H mobo, 16GB DDR3 800mhz RAM, and an Nvidia GT1030 GPU, for what it's worth. I'm not a gamer.

Could any of you remarkably knowledgeable folks help me out and recommend a motherboard / processor / RAM / GPU combo that would be ideal for a photography workflow? I'm leaning toward AMD because I'm a bang-for-your-buck kind of guy and don't need top tier components, just a really solid setup that won't bog down when I'm editing. There are so many different levels and models of processors, I'm not sure exactly which specific one is best for my needs. I'm also open to buying someone's used rig if it fits the bill and they're wanting to upgrade themselves! I appreciate the help in advance!
Last edited by DannyD5317 June 11, 2024 at 02:10 PM.
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Jun 12, 2024 9:47 PM
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aj6065Jun 12, 2024 9:47 PM
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Quote from DannyD5317 View quoted comment :
I'm a wedding photographer looking to upgrade to a new PC soon, as it's been 10 years since my last PC build, and things have changed considerably since then 😬. I process and export thousands of photos in Adobe Lightroom and need a solid, but not top-of-the-line, PC that can handle the workload without lagging behind like it is right now. I'm currently working with an Intel i5-3570k 3.4ghz quad core cpu, gigabyte Z77-DS3H mobo, 16GB DDR3 800mhz RAM, and an Nvidia GT1030 GPU, for what it's worth. I'm not a gamer.

Could any of you remarkably knowledgeable folks help me out and recommend a motherboard / processor / RAM / GPU combo that would be ideal for a photography workflow? I'm leaning toward AMD because I'm a bang-for-your-buck kind of guy and don't need top tier components, just a really solid setup that won't bog down when I'm editing. There are so many different levels and models of processors, I'm not sure exactly which specific one is best for my needs. I'm also open to buying someone's used rig if it fits the bill and they're wanting to upgrade themselves! I appreciate the help in advance!
3.5 years ago, I moved from an i7-3770k build to a Ryzen 7 3700x build. I got into photography 2 years ago and the 3700x is plenty good for Photoshop and Lightroom and even video editing with Davinci Resolve. But a few months ago, I upgraded to the 5900x when it was $280 and it's been awesome, especially with more and more computational features being added by Adobe, such as de-noise, upscaling, and AI-powered object removal.

You can get 32GB of DDR4 RAM for $60 or less, and if you can find a good deal on an AMD AM4 motherboard (I got mine used) and pair it with this Ryzen 9 5900x CPU, you'll get great results for pretty cheap. I also have my 3700x to sell if you're interested haha.

You won't have much of an upgrade path, though, as AM4 socket has now been replaced by AM5, and DDR5 RAM is the new standard. If you want to spend some more money, or want to future proof as much as possible (honestly doesn't mean too much if you're just going to keep the same PC for many years again), you can't really go wrong with any of the newer AMD or Intel chips.

AMD will be releasing their new 9000 series Zen 5 CPUs next month, so you could wait until the current gen 7000 series Zen 4 CPUs drop in price - but then you will be buying a more expensive AM5 socket motherboard and you should be buying more expensive DDR5 RAM.
Jun 12, 2024 10:59 PM
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FantasticStag377Jun 12, 2024 10:59 PM
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Quote from aj6065 View quoted comment :
3.5 years ago, I moved from an i7-3770k build to a Ryzen 7 3700x build. I got into photography 2 years ago and the 3700x is plenty good for Photoshop and Lightroom and even video editing with Davinci Resolve. But a few months ago, I upgraded to the 5900x when it was $280 and it's been awesome, especially with more and more computational features being added by Adobe, such as de-noise, upscaling, and AI-powered object removal.

You can get 32GB of DDR4 RAM for $60 or less, and if you can find a good deal on an AMD AM4 motherboard (I got mine used) and pair it with this Ryzen 9 5900x CPU, you'll get great results for pretty cheap. I also have my 3700x to sell if you're interested haha.

You won't have much of an upgrade path, though, as AM4 socket has now been replaced by AM5, and DDR5 RAM is the new standard. If you want to spend some more money, or want to future proof as much as possible (honestly doesn't mean too much if you're just going to keep the same PC for many years again), you can't really go wrong with any of the newer AMD or Intel chips.

AMD will be releasing their new 9000 series Zen 5 CPUs next month, so you could wait until the current gen 7000 series Zen 4 CPUs drop in price - but then you will be buying a more expensive AM5 socket motherboard and you should be buying more expensive DDR5 RAM.
How much for 3700x? I see some around $80 on FB.
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Jun 13, 2024 4:52 PM
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turbodogJun 13, 2024 4:52 PM
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Live again and same price now at Newegg.
Jun 13, 2024 11:33 PM
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EshelmenJun 13, 2024 11:33 PM
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This chip undervolts like a champ with very little performance drop, if any if done right.

I've got mine set to 1.21 volts with all cores at 4.6ghz and it's been rock solid for the past two and half years.

Runs cool, is power efficient and strong enough for whatever you throw at it.
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Jun 14, 2024 2:39 AM
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aj6065Jun 14, 2024 2:39 AM
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Quote from FantasticStag377 View quoted comment :
How much for 3700x? I see some around $80 on FB.
I'd do $90 including shipping...about what I could get on eBay after fees. I have the RGB stock cooler too.

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Jun 14, 2024 3:27 AM
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Still waiting for 5950 to go on sale.

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