| Spec | Ryzen 5 2600 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 12 | 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+8% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge | Vermeer |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+50% |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+17% |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 4+25% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+38% | 105W |
| Max Turbo Power | 65W+54% | 142W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $199+64% | $549 |
| Release Date | 2018-04-19 | 2020-11-01 |
