Customer Ratings & Reviews

An absolute beast. Upgraded from an Amd 3700x for the needed extra cores. I had 3900XT for a couple of days, and productivity difference between it and the 5900X is only minor, but you can see a real difference in the boost to FPS with gaming. Mine under volts very well and can hit 4.9 to 4.95 across the cores in light loads. Temps reach upto 84 degrees in a warm room gaming for an extended period of time, but just pummeling it with work at close to 100% utilization it only reaches about 65 degrees and all cores sit around 4.375. I've only lowered the curve and have not really fiddled with over clocking. It was quick and easy in the bios, and not in Ryzen Master. I'm very impressed with performance for gaming, but over 3900X/XT it is not a massive gain for work. I just wish there was not the shortage. I actually did not think I would get lucky on getting one, and purchased the 3900XT.

Best value Ryzen 5000 series CPU! This MONSTER CPU is fantastic for all kinds of workloads, especially gaming. Pros: - Pricing is fair: Only $100 more for 4 more cores, compared to $150 more for 2 more cores on the 5800x. - Thermals: Runs cooler than my 5800x in my other rig. - SPEED: Kerchow! Fastest gaming CPU in the West is currently unmatched! Cons: - Difficult to get, but be sure to sign up for stock alerts! - Needs a beefy cooler if you're overclocking (which is a must if you're using this MONSTER)

Big difference! Better Performance! Exciting purchase with an Excellent value!

Can’t go wrong with 12 cores, perfect if you do more than game. As someone who does a lot of video rendering on the side this chip is more than enough especially when paired with the right GPU. Highly recommend

I didn't even expect to be upgrading my 9900K soon at all but the results this CPU put out for the same price blew me away enough to go through with the upgrade. Of all places I actually found it in a local Best Buy just sitting in one of the glass PC part cages, but its stock was not reported online. Installing this CPU, despite the differences from an intel chip, was very easy and user-friendly. I highly recommend using an Asus B550-F Gaming motherboard as this is what I am using and am having an excellent experience with this combo without overspending. The 5900x at stock runs about 19% faster on 1-core tasks than the 9900k and in multicore runs over 60% faster. And, get this, entirely with lower temperatures, like 10 degrees C lower. Specifically in high-end gaming, however, I noticed this CPU runs as hot as the 9900K does. It's also worth noting this CPU has very stable temperatures that do not bounce around like they do on the 9900K; they somewhat gradually increase and decrease like GPU temperatures do, which is awesome for keeping proper track of thermals. Originally I wanted the 5950x but after actually being lucky enough to have gotten the 5900x instead I think that despite the loss in cores, this is the chip buyers should strive to get this generation. Although $550 is no small amount of cash, this chip still feels like it's a great deal compared to other CPUs I could have bought.

No issues whatsoever got the product and store was very cheap and affordable not to mention the staff were amazing at their recommendations couldn't recommend going to this location and getting any PC part you can possibly need the part itself is extremely well done 12 cores makes my PC run like nothing else not to mention how affordable it is would recommend 10 out of 10

Great processor! 12 cores 24 threads. Great for gaming and streaming

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 4th Gen 12-core, 24-threads Unlocked Desktop Processor is an amazing processor that provides high-speed and efficient performance for demanding applications such as gaming and video editing. Its 12 cores and 24 threads make it a great choice for multi-tasking and running multiple applications simultaneously. Overall, it's an excellent investment for anyone in need of a high-performance and reliable processor for their desktop system, and I highly recommend it.

It's a pretty good cpu. I didn't expect anything else. It has good specs and the price wasn't bad. I'm not a gamer I just program all day but I'm sure by looking at the numbers it could most likely run just about anything.

I’ve been wanting to upgrade from my 2700x but wasn’t too sure what to get and I was watching videos about the 5900x and saw it can handle gaming and also video editing and so far no regrets! It can definitely handle everything I throw at it and it also gave me a higher fps boost while gaming.

I got the Ryzen 9 5900x CPU, and it's amazing. It makes everything faster, from gaming to video editing. It handles multiple tasks without any issues and uses less power. It was easy to install and works great with my setup. If you need a powerful processor, go for the Ryzen 9. It's awesome!

I upgraded to the Ryzen 9 5900x from a Ryzen 5 5500 and noticed an immediate difference. The major thing I noticed was higher frames in games such as Counter Strike, Overwatch 2, and Minecraft. I got this at a steep discount (around 65% off) and I would highly suggest getting one of these if it goes on sale like that again. Definitely getting my money’s worth out of it.

Awesome performance. Upgraded from 5800x and the extra cores do make a difference. Doesnt run too hot under load with an AIO. Definitely well worth it on sale

If you're still on the AM4 platform, this is tremendous value for performance. 12 cores is plenty for today's workloads and should be for at least a couple more years. It's perfect for those who just want to drop in an upgrade and be able to use their motherboard for a couple more years before moving on to the AM5 socket.

The CPU is great, but you knew that. Performs pretty well at stock and runs cool, but you'll want a decent AIO or quality tower air cooler (don't be surprised, it's 12 cores!). No cooler in the box, which is a good thing IMO, they often go unused. PBO unlocks a lot of performance but runs warms (and void warranty), I'd skip it. The chip is plenty fast at stock! A note about BestBuy's mechanisms for countering bots - I have been able to buy high-demand parts from BestBuy that I couldn't get from anywhere else, so I would say their systems work. Use the app!

Have had mine for a year... easily over clockable to 4.9Ghz runs cool, power efficient, Gaming and Video editing workhorse. Noctua NH-D15 cools it. 3080FE makes it a powerful all around system.

What a beast. I bought this for gaming and audio production, and it works really well. As far as AM4 goes (and you don’t want to go to AM5), totally worth the value and worth the upgrade (I came from 5600x). Can run a little hot, but that’s what you have a water cooler for

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, part of the 4th generation Ryzen series, is a 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor designed for high-performance gaming and content creation. Without a bundled cooler, it offers flexibility for users to choose their preferred cooling solution.

Upgraded from a ryzen 7 3700x because it can and will bottleneck the rtx 3080. Saw this overkill cpu for 300$ and decided to spoil myself. Didnt expect to make such a difference but it absolutely did! I went for straight speed and even undervolt it to 1.25v while still getting over boosted clock speeds of 4950MHz.. undervolting is simple and is a must to keep this power house cpu temps in check. Didnt regret the purchase.

Been using for well over 2yrs now, and still keeps up with my gaming needs. I did originally have a bent pin, but brought it back to the best buy location and was able to swap it out for another with no issues.