Processor 300 vs Ryzen 9 5900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900
2021
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.63
+380%
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51

Ryzen 9 5900 outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 380% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2461319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.499.28
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$82

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads244
Base clock speed3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size81 mm2163 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors4,150 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300 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
SocketAM41700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Processor 300.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 9 5900 21.63
+380%
Processor 300 4.51

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 9 5900 34361
+380%
Processor 300 7160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.63 4.51
Recency 12 January 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 46 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900 has a 379.6% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 41.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.


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