AMD processor platform

Processors for AM5

Explore 60 processors recorded for the AM5 platform and compare their generations, core counts and performance results in one place. Use this index to understand the available upgrade range before checking board-level support for a specific CPU.

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Selection guide

Choosing a CPU for AM5

This AM5 page groups 60 processors recorded for the platform. Use the performance ranking to find strong candidates, then verify chipset, BIOS revision, power limits and memory support on the motherboard support page before buying; a matching socket name alone does not guarantee full compatibility.

1 brands 4–16 cores 38,361 average CPU Mark 35.00–200.00 W TDP

Motherboard support

Confirm that the exact board model, chipset and BIOS revision support the chosen AM5 processor.

Power and cooling

Check real board power limits, VRM capability and cooler capacity rather than relying on TDP alone.

Upgrade value

Compare the cost of the fastest sensible same-platform CPU with moving to a newer board and memory platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the AM5 socket?

It is the mechanical and electrical interface between a processor and motherboard. This page groups CPUs recorded by CPULoom for the AM5 platform.

Will every AM5 CPU work in any motherboard with that socket?

Not necessarily. Chipset, BIOS revision, processor-generation support and board power limits can differ, so check the motherboard manufacturer’s official CPU support list.

What is the best CPU for AM5?

The performance ranking highlights the highest stored CPU Mark results, but the best choice also depends on workload, budget, motherboard capability, cooling and power use.

Can I change CPU socket without replacing the motherboard?

Usually not. The socket is part of the motherboard, so moving to another socket requires a compatible board and may also require different memory or cooling hardware.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

AM5

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01CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9655Graphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.9–5.4 GHzTDP120 WCPU Mark31,75102CPUAMD EPYC 4245PGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.9–5.4 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark30,90003CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645with Radeon GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.9–5.4 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark30,51204CPUAMD Ryzen 5 9600XGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.9–5.4 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark30,03405CPUAMD Ryzen 5 9600Graphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.8–5.2 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark29,30106CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7600XAMD Radeon GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.7–5.3 GHzTDP105 WCPU Mark28,26207CPUAMD Ryzen 5 9500FGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.8–5.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark28,08708CPUAMD EPYC 4244PGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.8–5.1 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark26,86909CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600Gw/ Radeon 760M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.3–5.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark26,03010CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7600X3DGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.1–4.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark25,86811CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8600Gw/ Radeon 760M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.3–5.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark25,18012CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7500X3DAMD Radeon GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.0–5.4 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark24,99613CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8400FGraphics data unavailableCores / threads6 / 12Clock4.2–4.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark24,36714CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GEw/ Radeon 760M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.9–5.0 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark23,70715CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7445AMD Radeon GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.3–4.3 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark22,81916CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7400AMD Radeon GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.3–4.3 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark22,31917CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500Gw/ Radeon 740M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.5–5.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark21,75318CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GEw/ Radeon 740M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.4–5.0 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark21,46419CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8500Gw/ Radeon 740M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.5–5.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark21,35320CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8500GEw/ Radeon 740M GraphicsCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.4–5.0 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark21,113