AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
The Ryzen 7 enthusiast chip for the Zen 5 generation, balancing 8 high-performance cores with efficiency.
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BuyKey Properties
ArchitectureZen 5
Base Clock3.8
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.8 GHz
Cache L332
Cache Size(MB)32 MB
Capacity256
Compatibility['AM5 socket', 'DDR5', 'PCIe 5.0', 'x86-64 desktop platform', 'Supporting chipsets: A620, B650, B650E, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E', 'NVMe (boot/RAID support)']
Component TypeCPU
Core Count(cores)8 cores
Cpu Cooler IncludedFalse
Cpu Microarchitecture GenerationZen 5
Cpu SocketAM5
Form FactorDesktops, Boxed Processor
Included CoolerNo
Integrated Gpu ModelAMD Radeon Graphics
Integrated GraphicsYes
Interface Standard['PCI Express 5.0 (up to 24 usable lanes)']
Launch Date2024-08-08
ManufacturerAMD
Manufacturing Process4nm FinFET (TSMC 4nm for CPU cores; I/O die uses TSMC 6nm FinFET)
Max Boost Clock5.5
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)5.5 GHz
Max Memory Speed5600
Max Turbo Power88
Memory Channels2
Memory SupportDDR5-5600
Memory Type Support1
Overclocking SupportYes
Pcie Lane Count24
Pcie VersionPCIe 5.0
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0
Performance Spec['8 cores', '16 threads', 'Base clock 3.8 GHz', 'Max boost up to 5.5 GHz', 'Default TDP 65W']
Power Requirements65
Price(USD)267.2 USD
Process NodeTSMC 4nm
SocketAM5
Tdp Processor Base Power65
Thermal Design['Max operating temperature (Tjmax) 95°C']
Thermal Design Power(W)65 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
Unlocked Multiplier OverclockingTrue
Warranty Period36