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Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $325 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $325 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900XT on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 121 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900XT.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 5% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 9 3900XT - 180 vs 172 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $291.69 vs $325.00
  • Up to 14% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $1.62 vs $1.89 per FPS
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

172

96%

Value, $/FPS

$1.89/FPS

86%

Price, $

$325

89%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $325 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

180

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.62/FPS

100%

Price, $

$291.69

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

79%

Multi-Core

10030

84%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

Ryzen 9 3900XT

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Jul 7th, 2020Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Ryzen 9CollectionRyzen 9
MatisseCodenameVermeer
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores12
24Threads24
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
105 WTDP105 W
7 nmProcess Size7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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