AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 9 7900

Released January 2023

A 12-core Zen 4 desktop processor for AM5 with DDR5 and integrated Radeon graphics.

Cores: 12/24
Boost: 5.4 GHz
L3: 64 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM5

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What reviewers say

Strong multi-threaded performance with notably good efficiency at stock power and an included cooler. Stock speed trails 7900X; PBO narrows that gap at higher power. Intel 13700K remained faster in several launch workloads.

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

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L3 cache: 64 MB
Cores: Zen 4; Raphael; 3 package dies; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported; first availability 10 January 2023 in AMD's launch release, although the current product page lists 14 January
Cache: L1 768 KB; L2 12 MB; L3 64 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: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: Yes
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: AMD Wraith Prism; Tjmax 95°C; bundled cooler confirmed in AMD launch release, omitted from the current technical page

Pros and cons

Pros

AMD Wraith Prism cooler included
65 W default TDP
Built-in Radeon graphics for display output

Cons

Requires an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory
Built-in graphics are intended for basic display duties

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-13400F	10/16	4.6 GHz	20 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2023
IntelCore i5-14500	14/20	5 GHz	24 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2024
IntelCore i5-14400F	10/16	4.7 GHz	20 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2024

Sources

Photo: AMD official isolated Ryzen 9 65W 7000-series retail-package image published on the exact Ryzen 9 7900 archived maker page. Largest actual published 992px responsive PNG retained; native 1260px archive URL unavailable. Shared family package render, not individually SKU-marked. Native alpha, black soft shadow and every printed package detail preserved; no RGB edits or exterior mask.

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