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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
An eight-core Zen 4 chip that is now a mid-priced entry to AM5.
- AM5
- 8
- 16
- 5.4 GHz
- 105 W
PCPR score
7.5
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$261Nov 9
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The short version
The Ryzen 7 7700X is an eight-core, 16-thread AM5 processor with a 105 W TDP and a 5.4 GHz boost. Tom's Hardware's hierarchy lists a street price far below the original list, and it still ranks respectably for gaming. Newer Zen 5 and X3D chips are better buys at similar money for gamers, and it ships without a cooler.
Pros
- Eight cores at up to 5.4 GHz
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Street price far below the original list
- AM5 upgrade path
Cons
- 105 W TDP is higher than newer Zen 5 chips
- X3D chips are far ahead in gaming
- No cooler included
Best for
- Mid-range AM5 builds
- Productivity and gaming on a budget
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- AM5
- Series
- Ryzen 7000
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
Performance
- Base clock
- 4.5 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.4 GHz
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Gaming index
- 71
- Single-thread index
- 84
- Multi-thread index
- 45
Power
- TDP
- 105 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 142 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated GPU
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- No
- Process
- TSMC 5nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Rated memory speed
- 5,200 MT/s
- Max memory
- 128 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 28
Compatibility notes
- Socket AM5 with DDR5 only; AMD lists A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, B840, B850, X870 and X870E chipsets as supported, and older boards may need a BIOS update.
- AMD's official maximum memory speed is DDR5-5200 for two modules and DDR5-3600 for four, though AMD EXPO kits can run faster.
- No cooler is included in the box, so budget for a separate tower air cooler or liquid cooler.
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Video reviews
Mixed · Review
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. i7-12700KF, R9 7900X, & More
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus reviews the 7700X against the i7-12700KF, Ryzen 9 7900X and others.
Positive · Review
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 7950X Review: ZEN 4 POWER!
CrazyTechLab
CrazyTechLab reviews the 7700X and 7950X at the Zen 4 launch.
Positive · Review
Is the Ryzen 7700X Still Good For Gaming in 2024?
In The Tech Room
Asks whether the 7700X is still good for gaming in 2024.
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What reviewers and owners say
Windows Central
PositiveWindows Central found strong Zen 4 performance and high clock speeds, but notes it runs warm, needs a new AM5 board, and the cheaper Ryzen 5 offers better value.
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Common questions
Does the Ryzen 7 7700X include a cooler?
No. AMD lists the thermal solution as not included, so plan on buying a separate CPU cooler.
Is the 7700X better than the 7700?
It has higher clocks and a 105 W TDP versus 65 W, so it is slightly faster but uses more power.
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