AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 9700X

Released August 2024

An eight-core Zen 5 processor for AM5 with a 65 W default TDP.

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 5.5 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM5

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What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a fast, very power-efficient all-rounder that runs cool, but that gaming performance is roughly level with the older Ryzen 7 7700X and gamers are better served by the X3D models. PC Gamer found Zen 4 chips better value, Club386 felt the 65 W limit holds it back, and KitGuru remained positive about its low power draw.

From pcgamer.com, club386.com and kitguru.net

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.5 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: 8 Zen 5 cores with simultaneous multithreading; codename Granite Ridge AM5; 2 dies in the package
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported
Cache: L1 640 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 Alt Mode

Platform

Socket: AM5
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR5, 2 channels, up to 256 GB (UDIMM); DDR5-5600 with 2 modules, DDR5-3600 with 4; ECC with motherboard support
PCIe: PCIe 5.0; 28 lanes (24 usable); native USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 × USB 2.0
Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Process: TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Cooler: Not included; Premium air cooler recommended for optimal performance; Tjmax 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Eight cores at a 65 W default TDP
Up to 5.5 GHz boost
Built-in Radeon graphics

Cons

No cooler in the box
32 MB of L3 cache, a third of the X3D models

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 7 8700G	8/16	5.1 GHz	16 MB	65 W	AM5	Jan 2024
IntelCore i5-14400F	10/16	4.7 GHz	20 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2024
AMDRyzen 7 7700	8/16	5.3 GHz	32 MB	65 W	AM5	Jan 2023

Sources

Photo: amd.com

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