Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Ryzen 5 9600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
18.95
+3.6%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.29

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms Ryzen 7 5800XT by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking314330
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation51.8555.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.5916.48
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$279$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800XT has 7% better value for money than Ryzen 5 9600X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography4 nm7 nm
Die size70.6 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,315 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4Ano data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 9600X 18.95
+3.6%
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 9600X 30105
+3.6%
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29054

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.95 18.29
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 4 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 5 9600X has a 3.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 5800XT.


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