The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end desktop processor launched on September 27, 2022. This 7000 Series CPU is compatible with the AM5 socket and is produced utilizing a 5 nm process. It is a 12 core 24 thread processor that has a base clock speed of 4.7 GHz and boost clock speed of 5.6 GHz. It also uses the PCI-Express 5.0 standard with 24 lanes to communicate with other system components.
Additionally, the 7900X supports DDR5-5200 memory and offers 64 MB of level 3 cache. In terms of power draw, it has a TDP of 170 W and a TJ max of 100 °C which is the temperature where it will start to throttle. This processor features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics (iGPU), can be overclocked, and doesn't include a cooler.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Specs
| Architecture: Raphael | Generation: 7000 Series |
| Socket: AM5 | Process: 5 nm |
| Cores: 12 | Threads: 24 |
| Base Clock: 4.7 GHz | Boost Clock: 5.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache: 64 MB | Memory Support: DDR5-5200 |
| Base TDP: 170 W | Max. Operating Temperature: 100 W |
| PCIe: 5.0, 24 lanes (CPU only) | Overclocking: Yes |
| Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics | Chipsets: X670E, X670, B650E, B650 |
| Cooler Included: No | Release Date: Sept. 27, 2022 |
| MSRP: $549.00 | Current Price: $398.99 (April 29, 2024) |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Performance Rankings
This radar chart contains the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X performance rankings compared to the CPUs ranked above (Intel Core i7-13700K) and below (Intel Core i5-13600K) it in several prominent computing workloads (higher is better).
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Benchmarks
Below are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X benchmark scores in Cinebench R23 compared to closely ranked CPUs.
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 29534
Intel Core i7-13700K: 30746
Intel Core i5-13600K: 23592
Cinebench R23 Single-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 2019
Intel Core i7-13700K: 2113
Intel Core i5-13600K: 2029
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Price
MSRP: $549.00Below are the new and used prices of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X updated daily.
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