| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 12 | 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz+18% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 128 MB+87% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+75% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Architecture | Cezanne | Granite Ridge |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+33% |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+14% |
| PCIe Version | 4 | 5+20% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+46% | 120W |
| Max Turbo Power | 88W+46% | 162W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $159+73% | $599 |
| Release Date | 2022-04-01 | 2025-03-12 |
