AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (45 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $1328, at an average price of $1594.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 52% faster and its entry price is $78 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (45 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 80 of 272 and delivers 35.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX mean in AMD processors?

The HX marks AMD's highest-power line: 45 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX from?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX came out in 2021.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-12650H.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $1328, at an average price of $1594.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 52% faster and its entry price is $78 lower.

Specs

Model 5900HX
Manufacturer AMD
Family AMD Ryzen™ 9
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 3,3 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#80 of 272
Relative performance 35.2%
Laptops 6
Price from $1328
Average price $1594

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also high-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i7-14650HX 53.6% From $1250 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 79.7% From $1835 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 77.3% From $1640 Intel Core i9-14900HX 70.0% From $1900 Intel Core i7-13700HX 50.6% From $1499

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