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Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9
Current Price
$299.00
MSRP: $429.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#37
of 234
Overall Rank
#53
of 251
Value Rank
#46
of 207
Gaming Rank
#50
of 251
Productivity Rank
#32
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
12
Threads
24
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.4 GHz
Socket
AM5
Lithography
5nm

Cache

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

Power & Thermal

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

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5
Max Memory
128GB
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 9 7900 (Selected)18,283

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release Date
1/10/2023 - 3 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
18283
Value61.1
Efficiency281.3

Use Case Ratings

Gaming8.5/10
Productivity9/10
Budget Value7.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,959
Cinebench R23 Multi24,444
Geekbench 6 Single2,867
Geekbench 6 Multi16,761
PassMark48,131

Console Comparison

Ryzen 9 7900
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
54%
54%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
51%
51%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
9%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
9%
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Notes

The Ryzen 9 7900 offers 12 cores and 24 threads in a more efficient 65W TDP package, delivering excellent multi-threaded performance with better thermals. Built on Zen 4 architecture with boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz, it provides strong productivity and gaming performance while running cooler than X-series variants. This CPU suits users prioritizing efficiency and quieter operation without significant performance sacrifice. Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, making it ideal for workstation builds, content creation systems, and users who want high core counts with manageable thermals.