CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C/24T · 105 W · Launched Oct 2020CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
51.1
1.02× refest.
CPU multi-thread
67.0
1.34× ref
CPU single-thread
43.8
0.88× ref
CPU creative apps
46.0
0.92× ref
Street price
534 €
TDP
105 W
CPU overall per watt
0.49
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 10.1k | – | points | 1 avg. | 67.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 311 | 283–366 | samples/min | 189 runs | 79.8 | 10 Nov 2025 – 23 Jun 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 324 | 288–354 | samples/min | 141 runs | 76.8 | 11 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 12.0k | 10.4k–13.4k | points | 159 runs | 52.2 | 8 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 13.7k | 11.2k–15.5k | points | 166 runs | 56.4 | 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 90.4k | – | MIPS | 23 avg. | 69.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 2,695 | – | points | 5 avg. | 53.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 6,233 | – | points | 5 avg. | 53.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 16.3k | – | points | 5 avg. | 53.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 24.9 | – | fps | 22 avg. | 69.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 49.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 10 avg. | 65.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 108 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 5 avg. | 65.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 188 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 12 avg. | 69.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 38.9k | – | points | 27830 avg. | 75.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 20.5k | – | vsamples | 175 avg. | 74.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 944 | – | points | 1 avg. | 43.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 647 | – | points | 1 avg. | 43.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,202 | 1,953–2,306 | points | 175 runs | 47.1 | 8 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,056 | 1,779–2,246 | points | 172 runs | 45.8 | 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,582 | – | MIPS | 23 avg. | 46.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 250 | – | points | 5 avg. | 42.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 598 | – | points | 5 avg. | 40.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,527 | – | points | 5 avg. | 39.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,465 | – | points | 27830 avg. | 42.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 8,314 | – | points | 111 avg. | 46.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 6,885 | – | points | 59 avg. | 41.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 7,729 | – | points | 215 avg. | 43.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,397 | – | points | 10 avg. | 42.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 8,483 | – | points | 235 avg. | 50.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 89.9k | – | points | 66 avg. | 50.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 7,197 | – | points | 111 avg. | 49.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 81.1k | – | points | 37 avg. | 49.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data330 runs28 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser672 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker1 average6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026