AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core 3.3GHz AM4 CPU
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core 3.3GHz AM4 CPU

In stock SKU 100-100001581WOF
R 6 939,00

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Full description and specifications

Sixteen cores on AM4 — a rendering machine built on a motherboard you can buy second-hand.

Quick Specs

  • 16 cores / 32 threads, 3.3GHz base, up to 4.8GHz boost
  • 72MB total cache (8MB L2 + 64MB L3)
  • 105W TDP, AM4 socket, DDR4-3200 up to 128GB
  • PCIe 4.0, 24 lanes
  • No cooler included

Thirty-two threads for a fraction of workstation money

The 5900XT is the highest core count AMD ever shipped on AM4 — sixteen Zen 3 cores and thirty-two threads, boosting to 4.8GHz. For Blender renders, video encoding, large compiles, VM hosts or anything that scales across threads, it delivers workstation-class throughput on cheap DDR4 and an inexpensive B550 or X570 board. If you already own the platform, this is the biggest single leap in productivity performance available to you.

Not the right chip for pure gaming

Games rarely use more than eight cores, and spreading them across two core complexes can actually cost a little performance. For a gaming-first build the 5800X3D beats it comfortably, and the 5800XT matches it for less. Also plan the cooling and power properly: 105W across sixteen cores wants a serious tower cooler or a 240mm AIO, and no cooler is included. Buy this when the workload is genuinely multi-threaded.

FEATURES:

  • 16 cores and 32 threads — the most AM4 ever offered
  • 64MB L3 cache with PCIe 4.0
  • Boosts to 4.8GHz for responsive single-thread work
  • Unlocked for overclocking
  • Workstation throughput on affordable DDR4

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (100-100001581WOF)
  • Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
  • Base Clock: 3.3 GHz
  • Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.8 GHz
  • L2 Cache: 8 MB
  • L3 Cache: 64 MB
  • Integrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required
  • Default TDP: 105 W
  • Socket: AM4
  • Process Node: TSMC 7nm FinFET (CPU cores)
  • Memory: DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, dual channel, up to 128 GB
  • PCI Express: PCIe 4.0 (24 lanes total, 20 usable)
  • Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
  • Bundled Cooler: Not included
  • Warranty: 3 Year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT processor
  • Documentation and case badge
  • Cooler sold separately

Why AMD?

Sixteen cores on a mainstream consumer socket was unheard of before Ryzen, and it's still where AMD leads on value. Every AMD processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.

Key details

SocketAM4
Cores16
Threads32
TDP105 W
Memory typeDDR4
CategoryProcessors (CPU)
BrandAMD
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

Which motherboards will this CPU fit?
It uses the AM4 socket, so it needs a motherboard with a matching socket. Sockets are not cross-compatible - a chip will not physically fit a board built for a different one. Every motherboard we list shows its socket on the Specifications tab, and it is worth checking the board maker’s support list for a BIOS update if the board is from an earlier generation than the chip.
How many cores and threads does it have?
16 cores and 32 threads. Cores do the work; threads are the number of jobs the chip can keep in flight at once. Games lean on a handful of fast cores, while rendering, compiling and video export scale with the total count.
What sort of cooler does it need?
It is rated at 105W TDP, which is the heat a cooler has to carry away under sustained load. Match or beat that figure with the cooler you choose, and check the What’s in the box list above - some processors ship with a cooler, some do not. Our PC Builder only offers coolers that fit the socket you have picked.
Do I need a separate graphics card with it?
Yes. This processor has no integrated graphics, so you will need a graphics card in the machine for it to output any picture at all. Budget for one in the build rather than treating it as a later upgrade.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

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