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AMD

Ryzen 5 5500

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AMD

Ryzen 9 3900X

Specifications

SpecRyzen 5 5500Ryzen 9 3900X
Performance
Total Cores612+50%
Threads1224+50%
Boost Clock4.2 GHz4.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock3.6 GHz3.8 GHz+5%
Cache
L3 Cache16 MB64 MB+75%
Platform
SocketAM4AM4
ArchitectureVermeerMatisse
Max Memory128 GB128 GB
Power
TDP65W+38%105W
Features
Cooler IncludedYesYes
Integrated GraphicsNoneNone
Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (300% better). The Ryzen 5 5500 wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (38% better).

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