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Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 7
Current Price
$309.00
MSRP: $359.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#52
of 234
Overall Rank
#68
of 251
Value Rank
#99
of 207
Gaming Rank
#14
of 251
Productivity Rank
#71
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.5 GHz
Socket
AM5
Lithography
4nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
32 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
65W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5
Max Memory
192GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
Yes

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
24
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Radeon Graphics

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 7 9700X (Selected)15,866

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release Date
8/15/2024 - 1 year old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
15866
Value51.3
Efficiency244.1

Use Case Ratings

Gaming9.5/10
Productivity8/10
Budget Value7/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,213
Cinebench R23 Multi20,228
Geekbench 6 Single3,349
Geekbench 6 Multi16,963
PassMark37,108

Console Comparison

Ryzen 7 9700X
100%
100%
PS5 Pro(Gen 9 Pro (2024))
64%
64%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
62%
62%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
59%
59%
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Notes

The Ryzen 7 9700X features 8 cores and 16 threads built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture, delivering balanced performance for gaming and productivity at a competitive price point. With boost speeds up to 5.5 GHz and improved efficiency, it offers strong single-threaded performance for gaming while handling multi-threaded tasks effectively. This CPU targets mainstream users who want current-generation performance without flagship pricing. Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, making it suitable for well-rounded builds focused on 1440p gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Competes with Intel's Core i7 series in the mid-to-high tier segment.