Ryzen 9 7900X

12 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.6 GHz on AM5.

4.5 · 239 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.6 GHz

L3 cache

64 MB

TDP

170W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming31

Productivity29

Single-core30

Multi-core50

Power efficiency31

Lab scores

Performance score31

Cores12

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)5.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p68 fps

1440p54 fps

4K37 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raphael (Zen4)
Process node: 5 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 12
Threads: 24
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.6 GHz
L1 cache: 768 KB
L2 cache: 12 MB
L3 cache: 64 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-5200
Base power (TDP): 170W
Max temperature: 95°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

Instruction sets: 5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the raw multithreading power for heavy workloads like video editing. The main complaint is it runs hot and needs a serious cooler, even for everyday use.

Pros

Crushes heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
Stays cool enough for quiet air cooling
Gets you into a modern upgradeable platform
Feels instant for daily app and game use

Cons

Runs hot under heavy loads
Needs expensive DDR5 memory
Requires new AM5 motherboard

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 9 7900X

A twelve-core Zen4 chip for AM5 that runs hot and demands a good cooler for its strong multi-threaded performance.

Get it if you need a fast desktop chip for heavy multitasking and creative work without going to the top-tier models. Skip it if you want the best gaming performance at this level or plan to run it on a basic air cooler.