Update, November 5 (10:10 am ET): The Ryzen 5000 series of processors sold out across many retailers within 20 minutes. You can still grab a pre-built PC with one inside from NZXT at the moment.
What you need to know
- AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of desktop processors are on sale starting today.
- The processors range from a six-core processor to a 16-core CPU.
- The Ryzen 5 5600X ($299), Ryzen 7 5800X ($449), Ryzen 9 5900X ($549), and Ryzen 9 5950X ($799) are all avaialble starting today.
AMD's new Ryzen 5 5600X, Ryzen 7 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X, and Ryzen 9 5950X are on sale starting today. Based on the new Zen 3 architecture, the new processors provide better performance and improved efficiency than their predecessors. The Ryzen 5000 series processors are desktop-class CPUs and succeed AMD's Ryzen 3000 series. The Ryzen 5 5600X ($299), Ryzen 7 5800X ($449), Ryzen 9 5900X ($549), and Ryzen 9 5950X ($799) are all available starting today.
The Ryzen 5000 series covers quite a wide range of processing needs. The Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core processor with 12 threads. It's clocked at 3.7GHz with a boost clock up to 4.6GHz. On the other end of the spectrum, the Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores, 32 threads and does that with just a TDP of 105W.
| Category | Ryzen 5 5600X | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 9 5900X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 | Zen 3 | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 24 | 32 |
| TDP | 65W | 105W | 105W | 105W |
| Base Speed | 3.7GHz | 3.8GHz | 3.7GHz | 3.4GHz |
| Boost Speed | 4.6GHz | 4.7GHz | 4.8GHz | 4.9GHz |
| Cache | 32MB | 32MB | 32MB | 32MB |
| Cooler | Wraith Stealth | - | - | - |
| Price | $299 | $449 | $549 | $799 |
AMD clarified that current X570 and B550 motherboards will work with the 5000 series of Ryzen processors. If you have one already, you should be fine, but if you need a new one, you can grab one of the best motherboards to make sure that your system is ready for the next generation of processors.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
This processor has six cores, 12 threads and hits a clock speed of 3.7GHz that boosts up to 4.6GHz.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
With a jump up to eight cores and 16 threads, this CPU offers even better performance. It hits clock speeds of 38Ghz and can boost up to 4.7GHz.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
The 12 cores and 24 threads in this CPU deliver incredible power. This processor has a base clock speed of 3.7GHz and goes up to a boost speed of 4.8GHz.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
The pinnacle of the Ryzen 5000 series, this CPU offers enthusiast performance. It has 16 cores and 32 threads with a TDP of only 105W.
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