AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 7700X

Released September 2022

A 8-core Zen 4 desktop processor for AM5 with DDR5 and integrated Radeon graphics.

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 5.4 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 105 W
Socket: AM5

Unlocked

What reviewers say

Fast gaming and single-threaded performance with clear Zen 3 gains. Eco Mode improves efficiency, while stock settings use the available thermal headroom and can reach 95 degrees C. Launch AM5/DDR5 cost and stronger high-core-count productivity alternatives limit value.

From pcgamer.com, kitguru.net and techradar.com

Specifications

Report a wrong or missing spec

Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 4.5 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen 4; Raphael; 2 package dies; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported
Cache: L1 512 KB; L2 8 MB; L3 32 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics; 2 graphics cores at 2200 MHz; USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode supported

Platform

Socket: AM5
Base power: 105 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR5 UDIMM; 2 memory channels; maximum 128 GB; ECC requires motherboard support. 2 single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-5200; 4 single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-3600; AMD EXPO memory overclocking supported
PCIe: PCIe 5.0; 28 native lanes, 24 usable; 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port; no native SATA ports
Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840 and B850
Process: TSMC 5nm FinFET CPU cores; TSMC 6nm FinFET I/O die; CPU compute die 71 mm², I/O die 122 mm²
Cooler: Not included; Tjmax 95°C; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance

Pros and cons

Pros

8 cores with simultaneous multithreading
105 W default TDP
Built-in Radeon graphics for display output

Cons

Requires an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory
CPU cooler sold separately
No support for DDR4 memory

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 7 5800X3D	8/16	4.5 GHz	96 MB	105 W	AM4	Apr 2022
IntelCore i7-11700K	8/16	5 GHz	16 MB	125 W	LGA1200	Mar 2021
IntelCore i9-11900K	8/16	5.3 GHz	16 MB	125 W	LGA1200	Mar 2021

Sources

Photo: amd.com

Spot a mistake? Tell us