AMD · Ryzen 7 · 2024 · AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor with 8 cores, released in 2024 at an MSRP of $359. It is part of the Ryzen 7 lineup, using the Ryzen 9000 platform, and fits the AM5 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Zen 5" architecture. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 16 threads for improved parallelism. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a base clock of 3.8 GHz and can boost up to 5.5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. AMD manufactures the "Zen 5" silicon on a TSMC 4nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR5 memory. ECC memory is supported, provided the motherboard enables it. With a TDP of 65W, the Ryzen 7 9700X is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the Radeon Graphics solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 512KB of L1, 8MB of L2, and 32MB of L3 cache.
The standard Zen 5 8-core part with onboard Radeon graphics, sharing its clock profile with the graphics-free 9700F variant.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen 7 |
| Series | Ryzen 9000 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 512KB |
| L2 cache | 8MB |
| L3 cache | 32MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Process | TSMC 4nm |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Chipsets | X870E, X870, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 |
| Launch MSRP | $359 |
| Part number | 100-100001404WOF |
| OEM / tray part number | 100-000001404 |