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Does it worth upgrading from Ryzen 5600X to 5900X?

Community Beginner ,
Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2024

Hey guys.

The prices of 5000 AMD series are decreasing, and since I have recently build a AM4 platform with 32gb of ram (which is enough for me) I am considering upgrading from my Ryzen 5600X to an 5900X -- it has double the cores and threads, jumping from 6 / 12 to 12 / 24, if compared to 5600X, my actual processor.

My idea is to give my machine some additional lifetime, since I have no intention of changing the whole platform to a AM5.

Does it worth the upgrade, in your sincerely opinion?

Thank you so much for your attention.

 

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May 25, 2025 May 25, 2025
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Yes, upgrading from the 5600X to the 5900X can be a smart move — especially if you're looking to extend the life of your AM4 platform without jumping to AM5.

 

You’ll get double the cores and threads, which is great for multitasking, productivity, and future-proofing. It’s a big performance bump in multi-threaded tasks like rendering, streaming, or running VMs. If you’re mainly gaming, the gains may be smaller, but you'll still benefit in background tasks and overall system responsiveness.

 

Just make sure your cooling and PSU can handle the higher power draw and heat output. If you can grab the 5900X at a good price, it's a worthwhile upgrade.

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