5900X
General Specifications
Platform
Boxed Processor
Product Family
AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Product Line
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Desktop Processors
Former Codename
"Vermeer"
# of CPU Cores
12
# of Threads
24
Max. Boost Clock
Up to 4.8GHz
Base Clock
3.7GHz
L2 Cache
6MB
L3 Cache
64MB
Default TDP
105W
Processor Technology for CPU Cores
TSMC 7nm FinFET
Unlocked for Overclocking
Yes
CPU Socket
AM4
Thermal Solution (PIB)
Not included
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
90°C
Launch Date
11/5/2020
*OS Support
Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition
RHEL x86 64-Bit
Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
*Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.
Connectivity
ConnectivityPCI Express® Version
PCIe 4.0
System Memory Type
DDR4
System Memory Specification
Up to 3200MHz
Graphics Capabilities
Integrated Graphics
No
Graphics Model
Discrete Graphics Card Required
Key Features
Supported Technologies
AMD "Zen 3" Core Architecture
AMD StoreMI Technology
AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility
AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium
Asus ROG STRIX B550-A Gaming
CPU Chipset Memory Graphic Multi-GPU Support Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB Ports Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) Software Features ROG Exclusive Software ASUS Exclusive Software Features AI Suite 3: DIGI+ VRM TurboV EVO WinRAR ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Special Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Thermal Solution ASUS EZ DIY Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Accessories BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Note
AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ Processors
AMD B550
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
Next Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Processors
OptiMem II
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Integrated Graphics Processor
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
AMD B550 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD B550 Chipset :
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors :
Support Raid 0, 1, 10
Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
- Audio Shielding
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Cover
- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel
ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *
- Gold-plated jacks
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®)
Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS® Sound Unbound
- Overwolf
- Anti-virus software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
- PPSU
EPU
Fan Xpert 4
- EZ update
UEFI BIOS
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Aura Sync
- Standard RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink
-BIOS FlashBack™ button
-BIOS FlashBack™ LED
-Clear CMOS header
-ProCool
-Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x AAFP connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
User´s manual
1 x Supporting DVD
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
WOL by PME, PXE
Windows® 10 64-bit
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor
* Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1, PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3
* When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.
