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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor on sale for $239.97. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 12 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 3.7 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.8 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 6MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Zen 3 Architecture

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor on sale for $239.97. Shipping is free.

Newegg also has AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor on sale for $239.97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member AmusedEducation796 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 12 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 3.7 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.8 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 6MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Zen 3 Architecture

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I wouldn't. The 9700X uses the newer AM5 socket, while the 5900X uses the much older AM4. A good x570 motherboard with an AM4 socket is going to run you at least $200. You'll also be locked into using DDR4 RAM, as all AM4 chipsets won't take DDR5. So now you have money into a motherboard and memory no no possible future upgrade path, as the 5900X is basically at the top. (Sure, there's the 5950X, but the difference is negligible.)

Meanwhile, the 9700X sits in an AM5 socket. A good X870 motherboard starts about about the same price as a X570, but the X870 supports DDR5. Also, the X870 motherboard will more likely than not support any future processors that AMD releases using the AM5 socket. And we're not even getting into talking about faster BUS speeds and video card support.

From a value standpoint, it just doesn't make sense to build a new AM4 based PC unless you are using a lot of spare parts you have lying around.
Price is good, but add $40 more, you can get 5900XT, which is 16 cores.
9700x is AM5
5900xt is AM4
I believe

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May 13, 2025
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slimdunkin117
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Quote from RotoJedi :
Will the 5700x3D ever reach $200 again?
doubt it..it was as at 170$ or something and people quickly grabbed it up..
check ebay
May 13, 2025
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slimdunkin117
May 13, 2025
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Quote from ClydiaA :
I'm waiting for the 5951xt3d+ or should I wait for the 5952xt3d++g.
fail joke. this is an older cpu theres nothing to "wait" for for this socket
May 13, 2025
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RotoJedi
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Quote from slimdunkin117 :
doubt it..it was as at 170$ or something and people quickly grabbed it up..
check ebay
I am sticking with AM4 and just doing a build in 4-5 months with an X3D and going to upgrade my 2070 Super to a 4070 when prices come back to earth
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slimdunkin117
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Quote from RotoJedi :
I am sticking with AM4 and just doing a build in 4-5 months with an X3D and going to upgrade my 2070 Super to a 4070 when prices come back to earth
what cpu u got now?
May 13, 2025
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RotoJedi
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Quote from slimdunkin117 :
what cpu u got now?
Zen 3600
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iLikeMild
May 13, 2025
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Quote from xlongx :
Price is good, but add $40 more, you can get 5900XT, which is 16 cores.

Is the 5950x worth $84 more than this or $40 more than a 5900xt?
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slimdunkin117
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Quote from iLikeMild :
Is the 5950x worth $84 more than this or $40 more than a 5900xt?
the 5900xt is worth 40$ more.
the 5950x is practically the same as a 5900xt

"Ryzen 9 5900XT is the flagship SKU in AMD's new 5000XT refresh, a refreshed variant of the Ryzen 9 5950X despite its 5900X branding"

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ClydiaA
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Quote from slimdunkin117 :
fail joke. this is an older cpu theres nothing to "wait" for for this socket
https://www.techpowerup.com/33316...eries-apus
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old news fella
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stereo55
May 14, 2025
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Quote from Caleo :
Glad someone else jumped on this! I didn't feel like detailing it, but you nailed it.

5900X is a good CPU though. I've had mine since shortly after it launched in 2020 so it's approaching 5 years old already... still runs everything I throw at it without making me feel the urge to upgrade.
This wouldn't be a bad upgrade for for someone wanting to get a little more life out of an older/lower-spec Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU; that said, you'll want to check whether your mobo & its bios support the 5900X or not.
Yeah ..... wow , cant believe its been 4 1/2 years already having my 5900x and I usually never run a chip for this long (average I like is 3ys or so) . ~ Mine still runs fantastic and oc's nicely usually boosting to 5100+ and has hit 5300+ depending on my settings . ~ Ive been looking at the 9900x on up for a upgraded build , but my 5900x runs everything just fime still , even more than fine with my 7900xtx Nitro+ with three 34" ultrawides (in EyeInfinity) at 10300x1440p ( cpu chip is water cooled with a mild custom setup) . ~

I am considering AM5 9900 series still , but just may wait it out abit longer as I was hoping that when I purchased my 5900x that it would last 5 yrs if necessary .... of which its held up great . I did pay $500 for the cpu when it was released and I can say , Ive gotten my $$$ worth (and do has someone waiting to purchase my 5900x and mobo/memory when I do upgrade) .
If I decide or can get one of the M5 package deals at MicroCenter (although its a semi long drive) I'll probably upgrade ; otherwise I'll wait abit longer to see whats in the pipeline from AMD ........... I still cant believe its been almost 5yrs already with this cpu !!!! woot

Latest OC ( pbo) :
Last edited by stereo55 May 14, 2025 at 02:12 PM.

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