Name: AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Brand: AMD

Specifications

Cores

Threads

5.4 GHz

Boost clock

65 W

TDP

12 cores · 24 threads16 cores · 32 threads

Ryzen 9000 · Zen 5 2024 Moves to Zen 5 while keeping AM5, DDR5 and basic integrated graphics. The twelve- and sixteen-core choices retain their distinct workload roles.

Ryzen 9 9900X Keeps twelve cores but reduces default TDP from the 7900X’s 170 W to 120 W.

Ryzen 9 9950X Sixteen Zen 5 cores for heavily threaded work, retaining the 7950X’s 170 W default TDP.

Ryzen 7000 · Zen 4 2022–23 Moves to AM5 and DDR5, requiring a new motherboard and memory from AM4. Adds basic integrated graphics for a display or troubleshooting.

Ryzen 9 7900 Same twelve cores as the 7900X, with a much lower 65 W default TDP and lower clocks.This model Ryzen 9 7900X Higher clocks than the 7900, with a 170 W default TDP for the twelve-core design.

Ryzen 9 7950X Sixteen cores for heavier parallel work, with the same 170 W default TDP as the 7900X.

Ryzen 5000 · Zen 3 2020 AM4 and DDR4: more cores for an existing AM4 desktop. Both CPUs require a separate graphics card.

Ryzen 9 5900X Twelve cores for rendering, encoding and other work that can use many threads on AM4.

Ryzen 9 5950X Adds four cores over the 5900X for heavier parallel work, while keeping its 105 W default TDP.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor Amazon USA $348.50 AMD Ryzen 9 7900 3.7 GHz 12-core 24 threads 64 MB cache Socket 100-000000590 Ebay USA $546.99 AMD Ryzen 9 7900 12-Core 3.7GHz Socket AM5 OEM/Tray Gaming Processor Ebay USA $554.09 AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Processor (12 Cores/24 Threads, Unlocked. Zen 4 Architecture) 76MB L2+L3 Cache. TDP 65W. Boost Frequency Up to 5.4 GHz. Socket AM5. DDR5 & PCIe 5.0 Heatsink Not Included Out of stock Amazon USA —