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AMD Ryzen 9 5900H or AMD Ryzen 9 5900H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. |
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4 | Generation | 3 |
AMD Ryzen 9 | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
AMD Ryzen 5000H | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900H | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6338T |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Ryzen 9 5900H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H is 3.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. |
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8 | CPU Cores | 24 |
16 | Threads | 48 |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.4 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
8x | Cores | 24x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Ryzen 9 5900H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders and 8 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T does not have integrated graphics. |
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9 | Generation | -- |
Q1/2020 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
8 | Execution units | -- |
512 | Shaders | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1.75 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
7 nm | Technology | -- |
AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir) | GPU name | |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
12 | Direct X | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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2 | Memory channels | 8 |
64.0 GB | Max. Memory | 6.0 TB |
DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR4-3200 |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts. |
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54 W | TDP up | None |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The AMD Ryzen 9 5900H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache. |
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Q2/2021 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
Cezanne (Zen 3) | Architecture | Ice Lake |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
16.0 MB | L3-Cache | 36.0 MB |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 4189 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
-- | Release price | 2742 $ |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
4.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |