ElI5: how is each CPU unique even tho they’re labelled the same? For example a Ryzen 9 5900X can be better than another Ryzen 9 5900X.

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ElI5: how is each CPU unique even tho they’re labelled the same? For example a Ryzen 9 5900X can be better than another Ryzen 9 5900X.

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Answer 1

Because of binning. (?) For instance, a ryzen 7 might have originally been a ryzen 9 but had some cores disabled and clock frequency reduced because of instability. They then label and sell it as a lower performing chip, meaning it may or may not have headroom for running faster than an “identical” chip model.

At least that’s what I think.