Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Processor 300
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 508% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1312 | 173 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 70.06 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 9.38 | 25.00 |
| Architecture codename | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Vermeer (2020−2024) |
| Release date | 8 January 2024 (1 year ago) | 31 July 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $82 | $349 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Processor 300 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 32 |
| Base clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 64 MB |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 163 mm2 | 2x 74 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 8,300 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Processor 300 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1700 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 46 Watt | 105 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Security technologies
Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.53 | 27.54 |
| Recency | 8 January 2024 | 31 July 2024 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 32 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 46 Watt | 105 Watt |
Processor 300 has 128.3% lower power consumption.
Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 507.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Processor 300 and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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