CPU·Entry
Ryzen 9 5900H
AMD
PassMark
13,510
7 January 2021 (4 years ago)
45 Watt
Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Overview
The Ryzen 9 5900H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 13,510 points. Launch price was $149.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 9 5900H across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
1080p
low277 FPS
medium245 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra149 FPS
1440p
low157 FPS
medium141 FPS
high121 FPS
ultra91 FPS
4k
low97 FPS
medium89 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra67 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1080p
low306 FPS
medium259 FPS
high218 FPS
ultra190 FPS
1440p
low202 FPS
medium188 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra141 FPS
4k
low121 FPS
medium109 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra72 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone
1080p
low234 FPS
medium216 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra167 FPS
1440p
low211 FPS
medium196 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra143 FPS
4k
low158 FPS
medium138 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra105 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high327 FPS
ultra288 FPS
1440p
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra256 FPS
4k
low278 FPS
medium246 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra197 FPS
Deadlock
1080p
low272 FPS
medium239 FPS
high212 FPS
ultra180 FPS
1440p
low253 FPS
medium227 FPS
high204 FPS
ultra171 FPS
4k
low164 FPS
medium145 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra100 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high338 FPS
ultra338 FPS
1440p
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high338 FPS
ultra338 FPS
4k
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high326 FPS
ultra259 FPS
Marvel Rivals
1080p
low338 FPS
medium338 FPS
high338 FPS
ultra285 FPS
1440p
low295 FPS
medium255 FPS
high216 FPS
ultra181 FPS
4k
low189 FPS
medium164 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra124 FPS
Palworld
1080p
low237 FPS
medium214 FPS
high174 FPS
ultra155 FPS
1440p
low202 FPS
medium183 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra134 FPS
4k
low140 FPS
medium128 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra93 FPS
Path of Exile 2
1080p
low181 FPS
medium147 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1440p
low147 FPS
medium116 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4k
low81 FPS
medium69 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Phasmophobia
1080p
low338 FPS
medium322 FPS
high308 FPS
ultra254 FPS
1440p
low338 FPS
medium313 FPS
high299 FPS
ultra246 FPS
4k
low216 FPS
medium208 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra166 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 9 5900H specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 5900H is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.6 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB of L3 cache, plus 4 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,510, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 9 5900H |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 8C / 16T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4.6 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 16 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 4 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 512 kB |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 13,510 |
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Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 5900H fits into the FP6 socket and supports PCIe 4.0.
| Specification | Ryzen 9 5900H |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP6 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
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Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 9 5900H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 9 5900H |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 45 Watt |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1103 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 9 5900H |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1103 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 7 January 2021 (4 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
3 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Release Date | 7 January 2021 (4 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1103 |
Technical Specifications
10 specs
Technical Specifications
10 specs
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Max Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Process Technology | 7 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt |
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Our Recommendation for Ryzen 9 5900H
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
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4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
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6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
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Shared System RAM2020
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4 GB2015
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
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8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
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8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
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