Ryzen 7 5800X Vs Ryzen 9 5900X: Worth Upgrading?

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Abde Manaf

At Tech4Gamers, I began as a comparison writer, analyzing GPU and CPU performance. Now, I focus on writing reviews and contributing to the best-ofs section, sharing personal insights after hands-on testing.

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Pros & Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Processing Node: The Ryzen 7 5899X and the Ryzen 9 5900X have the same transistors because they are built with a 7 nm process size. The die size of 81 mm² is the same on both CPUs, and they are both manufactured at TSMC foundry.
2. Core Count: With Ryzen 9 5900x, you get an opulent 12-core chip compared to an 8-core chip on Ryzen 7 5800x. Since you are getting more cores on Ryzen 9 5900x, you will automatically get more threads.
3. Thread Count: The Ryzen 9 5900x processor offers you 24 threads, which means you have 2 threads on each core. On the other hand, you can apply the same formula on the Ryzen 7 5800x, and you will get 16 threads on this processor.
4. Clock Frequency & Multiplier: The Ryzen 9 5900x can go from 3.7 GHz to a boosted speed of 4.8 GHz, whereas the Ryzen 7 5800x goes from 3.8 GHz to 4.7 GHz. Moreover, Ryzen 5800x and Ryzen 5900x offer you a multiplier of 38 and 37, respectively.
5. Prices: Last but not least, you can say the biggest and most important difference between the two for buyers is their prices. AMD Ryzen 7 5800x was launched for $449, whereas AMD Ryzen 9 5900x was launched for $549. Is that price difference enough for you to go for one or the other?

Both the Ryzen 7 5800X vs Ryzen 9 5900x are amazing processors, but one is certainly better than the other. In this battle, we are going to compare both processors in detail to help you make the right decision.

Ryzen 7 5800x Vs Ryzen 9 5900x Benchmarks 

If you want to pick a card to play games, it would be better to look at its real-world performance rather than just believing the spec sheet. Let us take a look at the benchmarks we tested for both the processors.

Testing System

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• GPU: ZOTAC RTX 2070 Amp Extreme Edition
• Power Supply: ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
• Storage: CORSAIR MP700 PRO 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
• RAM: T-Force NightHawk RGB DDR4 3200MHz
• Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wifi

Far Cry 6

• Starting, we saw that the average FPS from Ryzen 7 5800x continues to linger around 98 FPS in Far Cry 6. On the flip side, the Ryzen 9 5900x is also going impressively, offering 106 FPS.
• Moving on to the %1 lows, we notice that the Ryzen 9 5900X dominates with a staggering 73 FPS, followed by the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 56 FPS.

Forza Horizon 5

• We witnessed that the average FPS of 115 FPS is the same on both processors, technically giving Ryzen 7 5800x an edge.
• When we move to the Low 1% performance, it is much better on the Ryzen 7 5800x at 65 FPS, whereas the same is at 43 FPS on the Ryzen 9 5900x.

New World

• It continued to get worse for 5900x in our New World benchmark as it scored only 159 FPS against 5800x’s 165 FPS on average.
• However, the Ryzen 9 5900x did bring some heat back at 5800x with a Low 1% of 93 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800x was very disappointing with a 1% Low of just 62 FPS.

Fortnite

• We witnessed in the Fortnite benchmarks that Ryzen 7 5800x just beat Ryzen 9 5900x by producing 11 FPS more on average i.e. 136 FPS vs 125 FPS.
• Moreover, the Low 1% performance is also quite similar on both CPUs in our Fortnite benchmark, with only a slight difference of 4 FPS.

GTA V

• In GTA V benchmarks, the Ryzen 9 5900x wasn’t able to make a return, and performances remained similar on both CPUs, even at 1440p.
• The Low 1% is better on the Ryzen 7 5800x as it scored 86 FPS. Meanwhile, much to our disappointment, the Ryzen 9 5900X lagged with 75 FPS.

Age Of Empires 4

• The performance from both CPUs is still great in Age Of Empires IV, as both offer 162 FPS at this resolution, leaving us amazed at the results.
• On the other hand, the Low 1% is only 105 FPS on Ryzen 9 5900x compared to 113 FPS on Ryzen 7 5800x. This is a small difference and shouldn’t affect gameplay much.

Hitman 3

• When we ran Hitman 3 on both CPUS, we found that the Ryzen 9 5900x is the better performer, offering 179 FPS compared to 174 FPS on 5800x, which is a very small difference.
• The 1% readings are better on Ryzen 9 5900x. It offers 135 FPS compared to 129 FPS on Ryzen 7 5800x. Overall, at 1440p resolution, both CPUs offer great performance in Hitman 3.

Overall Gaming Performance

Based on the overall frame production, the performance of both CPUs is quite similar. The Ryzen 7 5800X dominated the average framerates much to our surprise. The processor had a 1.4% more average framerate than the Ryzen 9 5900X. Moreover, the Ryzen 9 5900X got ahead in %1 low framerates by 4.4%.

Thermal Efficiency

Thermal charts are where you see a clear difference in the performance of the two CPUs. Throughout the gaming benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5800x was always hotter. Upon calculation, we can see that the Ryzen 9 5900x was somewhere around 20% cooler than the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Pricing And Availability

Currently, the Ryzen 7 5800X remains cheaper according to our research, with Amazon listing options starting at $239, indicating a price difference of approximately 47%. However, while the Ryzen 7 5800X is more readily available, the Ryzen 9 5900X tends to sell out quickly due to its popularity and high demand.

Ryzen 7 5800x Vs Ryzen 9 5900x – Which One Should You Pick?

Ryzen 7 5800X: When we looked at the gaming benchmarks, it became clear that the Ryzen 7 5800x was the best processor out there for its price, especially because it can be found for less than $250. Moreover, it also led the average framerates, hinting at a little bit more stride in smoother framerates.

Ryzen 9 5900X: The Ryzen 9 5900X got our attention in %1 low with 4% improvement, coupled with 20% cooler thermal levels on average, which is superb for a CPU temperature. However, the processor may not be as ideal for gaming as it is for productivity and editing purposes.

For budget gaming builds, we see that the Ryzen 7 5800X offers excellent performance with minimal difference compared to the Ryzen 9 5900X, making it the top choice. However, for tasks like animation, video editing, or photo editing, we would recommend that the Ryzen 9 5900X is the better option due to its higher processing power.

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Abde Manaf

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Abdemanaf is a skilled creative writer who has been honing his craft since 2011. While initially working in different fields, he found a passion for technology and has been exploring the tech world since early 2015. Over the years, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the latest tech trends and product offerings by various companies.

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