A 12-core AM4 CPU that still makes sense for productivity-heavy systems.
Current price box for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Retailer links can be added here when available. Pricing shown is a simple reference point for comparing parts.
Check price on Amazon| Brand | AMD |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz |
| TDP | 105W |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Process | 7nm |
| Integrated Graphics | No |
This CPU makes the most sense when the whole platform cost still looks smart after board, cooler, and upgrade-path costs are added in.