Ryzen 7 9700F

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.5 GHz on AM5.

4.7 · 9 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.5 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming22

Productivity21

Single-core21

Multi-core33

Power efficiency22

Lab scores

Performance score22

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p48 fps

1440p39 fps

4K26 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Granite Ridge
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.5 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 8 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $289

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the excellent gaming performance and how cool it runs even under load. The main complaint is the lack of integrated graphics, which makes troubleshooting a hassle.

Pros

Stays cool on a stock cooler
Great for quiet office builds
Handles daily tasks without sweat
Gives AM5 upgrade path for cheap

Cons

No integrated graphics at all
Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Fewer threads than previous gen

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 9700F

A mid-range desktop CPU that runs cool and quiet but makes you wonder why you wouldn't just pay a little more for the unlocked version.

Get it if you want an efficient, cool-running CPU for work or games without the hassle of a power-hungry setup. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core speed for heavy rendering or video editing.