Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Opteron 146

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 146
2003
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.22
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.93
+12595%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Opteron 146 by a whopping 12595% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3203170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2325.16
Architecture codenameSledgeHammer (2003−2005)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release dateSeptember 2003 (21 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads132
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB64 MB
Chip lithography130 nm7 nm
Die size193 mm22x 74 mm2
Number of transistors106 million8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket940AM4
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Opteron 146 0.22
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.93
+12595%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Opteron 146 346
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44364
+12722%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.22 27.93
Physical cores 1 16
Threads 1 32
Chip lithography 130 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 105 Watt

Opteron 146 has 18% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 12595.5% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 1757.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 146 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 146 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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