CPU generation and family
Now let examine the processors version of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and the AMD Ryzen 3 4200G. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.
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Name
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
AMD Ryzen 3 4200G
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Segment
Desktop / Server
Desktop / Server
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Family
AMD Ryzen
AMD Ryzen
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Generation
4
3
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CPU group
AMD Ryzen 5000
AMD Ryzen 4000G
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Predecessor
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency
Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.
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Frequency
3.50 GHz
3.80 GHz
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CPU Cores
12
4
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Turbo (1 Core)
4.70 GHz
4.10 GHz
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CPU Threads
24
8
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Hyperthreading
Yes
Yes
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Overclocking
Yes
Yes
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Core architecture
normal
normal
Internal Graphics
You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.
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GPU name
no iGPU
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
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GPU frequency
1.70 GHz
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GPU (Turbo)
No turbo
No turbo
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Execution units
6
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Shader
384
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Max. GPU Memory
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2 GB
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Max. displays
3
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Generation
9
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DirectX Version
12
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Technology
7 nm
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Release date
Q1/2020
Hardware codec support
This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
No
Decode / Encode
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
No
Decode / Encode
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h264
No
Decode / Encode
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VP9
No
Decode / Encode
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VP8
No
Decode / Encode
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AV1
No
No
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AVC
No
Decode / Encode
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VC-1
No
Decode
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JPEG
No
Decode / Encode
Memory & PCIe
The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 or AMD Ryzen 3 4200G.
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Memory type
DDR4-3200
DDR4-3200
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Max. Memory
128 GB
32 GB
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ECC
Yes
Yes
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Memory channels
2
2
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PCIe version
4.0
3.0
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PCIe lanes
20
12
Encryption
We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900 or AMD Ryzen 3 4200G. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.
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AES-NI
Yes
Yes
Thermal Management
Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.
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TDP (PL1)
65 W
65 W
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Tjunction max.
95 °C
100 °C
Technical details
Contrast the specs of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.
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Instruction set (ISA)
x86-64 (64 bit)
x86-64 (64 bit)
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Virtualization
AMD-V, SVM
AMD-V, SVM
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ISA extensions
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
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L2-Cache
6.00 MB
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L3-Cache
64.00 MB
8.00 MB
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Architecture
Vermeer (Zen 3)
Renoir (Zen 2)
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Technology
7 nm
7 nm
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Socket
AM4
FP6
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Release date
Q2/2021
Q3/2020
Devices using this processor
Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 3 4200G. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).
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Used in
Unknown
Unknown