AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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Ryzen 7 5800X compared with Ryzen 9 5900X

	AMDRyzen 7 5800X	AMDRyzen 9 5900X
Overview
Released
Released	November 2020	November 2020
Cores and clocks
Cores
Cores	8	12 (better)
Threads
Threads	16	24 (better)
Base clock
Base clock	3.8 GHz	3.7 GHz
Boost clock
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.8 GHz (better)
L3 cache
L3 cache	32 MB	64 MB (better)
Cores
Cores	Zen 3; Vermeer; simultaneous multithreading	Zen 3; Vermeer. Two CPU chiplets with six active cores each (PC Gamer).
Clocks
Clocks	Unlocked for overclocking	Unlocked for overclocking; AMD's launch notice describes Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive.
Cache
Cache	L2 4 MB; L3 32 MB	6 MB L2; Zen 3 unifies each eight-core complex around 32 MB of L3 cache, as described in AMD's launch notice.
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphics
Built-in graphics	No	No
Graphics
Graphics	No integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required	A separate graphics card is required.
Platform
Socket
Socket	AM4	AM4
Base power
Base power	105 W	105 W
Unlocked
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
Cooler in the box
Cooler in the box	No	No
Memory support
Memory support	DDR4; up to 3200 MT/s	DDR4; up to 3200 MT/s.
PCIe
PCIe	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0.
Chipsets
Chipsets	–	AMD's launch notice specifies 500-series motherboards with a BIOS update; check the motherboard CPU support list.
Process
Process	TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores	TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores; separate 12nm I/O die (PC Gamer).
Cooler
Cooler	Not included; Tjmax 90°C; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance	No thermal solution included; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance. Maximum operating temperature 90°C.