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May 5, 2025 11:11 PM
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frontpage Posted by AmusedEducation796 • May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025 11:11 PM
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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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.
5900xt is AM4
I believe
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Is the 5950x worth $84 more than this or $40 more than a 5900xt?
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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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.
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 !!!!
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