AMD Ryzen 7 9700X – 8 Cores, 16 Threads, up to 5.5 GHz (AM5)

Description

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a high-performance 8-core processor built on AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture. With 8 cores and 16 threads running at 3.8 GHz and boosting up to 5.5 GHz, it’s an excellent choice for gaming with a dedicated graphics card, streaming, video editing and heavy multitasking.

It fits AM5 motherboards and supports fast DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, for the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. Basic built-in AMD Radeon Graphics lets you run a display without a separate graphics card, which is handy for setup or office use. At a 65W TDP it’s efficient for its performance, and the processor is unlocked for overclocking on a compatible motherboard.

Key specifications

• Cores / threads: 8 / 16
• Base clock: 3.8 GHz
• Max boost clock: up to 5.5 GHz
• Cache: 640 KB L1, 8 MB L2, 32 MB L3
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 cores, 2200 MHz)
• Socket: AM5 (A620, B650, B840, B850, X670, X870 chipsets)
• Memory: DDR5, dual channel, up to 256 GB (up to DDR5-5600)
• PCI Express: PCIe 5.0
• TDP: 65W
• Cooler: not included (a good air cooler is recommended)
• Unlocked for overclocking: Yes
• Architecture: Zen 5, 4 nm