AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Release Date: 2022/09

Specifications

Core Details

Cores 12

Threads 24

Clock Speeds

Base 4.7 GHz

Turbo 5.6 GHz

Other

TDP 170 W

Socket AMD Socket AM5

Price History

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CPU Description

Release & Generation

  • Released September 2022
  • Zen 4 (Ryzen 7000 Series)
  • First generation on AM5 platform, introducing DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support to AMD's mainstream desktop lineup

Core Configuration & Speeds

  • 12 Performance-cores + 0 Efficiency-cores = 12 cores / 24 threads
  • 76 MB total cache (768 KB L1 + 12 MB L2 + 64 MB L3)
  • Up to 5.6 GHz boost; 4.7 GHz base
  • 170W TDP

Memory Support

  • DDR5 only; up to 5200 MT/s (1x1R or 1x2R), 3600 MT/s (2x1R or 2x2R configurations)

Socket

  • AM5; compatible with X670E, X670, B650E, and B650 chipsets

Variants

  • Ryzen 9 7900X: Standard unlocked version with 170W TDP and integrated Radeon graphics
  • Ryzen 9 7900X3D: Features 3D V-Cache technology for enhanced gaming performance
  • Ryzen 9 7900: Non-X variant with lower TDP and reduced clock speeds for efficiency-focused builds