AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of processors are on sale today

AMD's next generation of desktop processors promises excellent performance and better efficiency.

What you need to know

• AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of desktop processors are on sale starting today.
• The processors range from a six-core processor to a 16-core CPU.
• The Ryzen 5 5600X ($299), Ryzen 7 5800X ($449), Ryzen 9 5900X ($549), and Ryzen 9 5950X ($799) are all avaialble starting today.

AMD's new Ryzen 5 5600X, Ryzen 7 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X, and Ryzen 9 5950X are on sale starting today. Based on the new Zen 3 architecture, the new processors provide better performance and improved efficiency than their predecessors. The Ryzen 5000 series processors are desktop-class CPUs and succeed AMD's Ryzen 3000 series. The Ryzen 5 5600X ($299), Ryzen 7 5800X ($449), Ryzen 9 5900X ($549), and Ryzen 9 5950X ($799) are all available starting today.

The Ryzen 5000 series covers quite a wide range of processing needs. The Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core processor with 12 threads. It's clocked at 3.7GHz with a boost clock up to 4.6GHz. On the other end of the spectrum, the Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores, 32 threads and does that with just a TDP of 105W.

Category	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 9 5900X	Ryzen 9 5950X
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 3	Zen 3	Zen 3
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4
Cores	6	8	12	16
Threads	12	16	24	32
TDP	65W	105W	105W	105W
Base Speed	3.7GHz	3.8GHz	3.7GHz	3.4GHz
Boost Speed	4.6GHz	4.7GHz	4.8GHz	4.9GHz
Cache	32MB	32MB	32MB	32MB
Cooler	Wraith Stealth	-	-	-
Price	$299	$449	$549	$799

AMD clarified that current X570 and B550 motherboards will work with the 5000 series of Ryzen processors. If you have one already, you should be fine, but if you need a new one, you can grab one of the best motherboards to make sure that your system is ready for the next generation of processors.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

$299 at Amazon $300 at B&H $299 at AMD

This processor has six cores, 12 threads and hits a clock speed of 3.7GHz that boosts up to 4.6GHz.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

$450 at Amazon $450 at B&H $449 at AMD

With a jump up to eight cores and 16 threads, this CPU offers even better performance. It hits clock speeds of 38Ghz and can boost up to 4.7GHz.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

$550 at Amazon $550 at B&H $549 at AMD

The 12 cores and 24 threads in this CPU deliver incredible power. This processor has a base clock speed of 3.7GHz and goes up to a boost speed of 4.8GHz.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

$800 at Amazon $800 at B&H $799 at AMD

The pinnacle of the Ryzen 5000 series, this CPU offers enthusiast performance. It has 16 cores and 32 threads with a TDP of only 105W.