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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Depends on a number of factors and mostly external to the chip.

While there could theoretically be some differences in the quality of silicon, you’ll see performance differences from cooling and motherboard architecture.

For all intents and purposes the chips are identical.