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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
A 12-core Zen 4 chip with a very friendly street price today.
- AM5
- 12
- 24
- 5.6 GHz
- 170 W
PCPR score
7.5
Good
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The short version
The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread AM5 processor with a 5.6 GHz boost, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 170 W TDP. Tom's Hardware's hierarchy lists a street price far below the original list price, which makes 12 cores affordable. It runs hotter and hungrier than the newer Zen 5 12-core parts and has no cooler in the box.
Pros
- 12 cores and 24 threads at up to 5.6 GHz
- Street price far below the original list price in Tom's Hardware's hierarchy
- Unlocked for overclocking
- AM5 upgrade path
Cons
- 170 W TDP is high for 12 cores
- X3D chips are far ahead in gaming
- No cooler included
Best for
- Mixed productivity and gaming on a budget
- Creators who do not need the newest cores
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- AM5
- Series
- Ryzen 7000
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Cores
- 12
- Threads
- 24
Performance
- Base clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.6 GHz
- L3 cache
- 64 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Gaming index
- 69
Power
- TDP
- 170 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 230 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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Where to buy
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Video reviews
Overview · Review
Ryzen 7 7700X y Ryzen 9 7900X Review | No era para tanto, AMD...
Sara's Tech
A Spanish-language launch review of the Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 7900X whose title says the hype was overblown.
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What reviewers and owners say
Windows Central
PositiveWindows Central found the 7900X delivers outstanding multicore and gaming performance with overclocking headroom, though it needs a new AM5 board, runs hot, and costs a lot.
Review
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Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.
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Common questions
Should I buy the Ryzen 9 7900X or the Ryzen 9 9900X?
The 9900X is newer and has a 120 W TDP versus 170 W, while the 7900X can be cheaper depending on stock. Check current prices for both.
Does it include a cooler?
No. AMD lists the thermal solution as not included, so plan on buying a separate CPU cooler.
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