Ryzen 9 7900

12 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on AM5.

4.5 · 97 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.4 GHz

L3 cache

64 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming29

Productivity28

Single-core28

Multi-core50

Power efficiency29

Lab scores

Performance score29

Cores12

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p64 fps

1440p51 fps

4K35 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raphael (Zen4)
Process node: 5 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 12
Threads: 24
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L1 cache: 768 KB
L2 cache: 12 MB
L3 cache: 64 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-5200
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 95°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $429

Technologies

Instruction sets: 5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the low power draw and easy cooling for a high-core chip. The usual gripe is that for gaming, you pay more for cores that often go unused.

Pros

Easily handles heavy multitasking loads
Stays cool with the stock cooler
Great for all-day productivity work
Delivers strong gaming performance for its class

Cons

Small L3 cache hurts gaming
Cooler not included in box
No overclocking support on most boards

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 9 7900

This is AMD's efficient 12-core Zen4 CPU that trades top-end speed for dramatically lower power draw and heat.

Get it if you want a high-core-count CPU for serious work that runs cool and quiet without needing a fancy cooler. Skip it if you're a gamer who'd get more value from a cheaper chip with faster single-core speed.