AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
$322–$356estimated range · from catalog price Oct 5, 2026Seen 6% off

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (Zen 5) launched Aug 8, 2024: 8-core AM5 CPU at 3.8/5.5 GHz for 1080p/1440p gaming and creation; unlocked, DDR5-5600, PCIe 5.0.

Compute rankTop 41% of CPUs
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ReleasedAug 2024
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Cores8
Threads16
SocketAM5
MemoryDDR5
Base clock3.80 GHz
Boost clock5.50 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache40 MB
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Product overview

Released on August 8, 2024, the Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8‑core/16‑thread Zen 5 desktop CPU in AMD’s Ryzen 9000 family for the AM5 platform. It runs at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.5 GHz boost with a 65 W TDP, supports DDR5‑5600 and PCIe 5.0, and includes basic Radeon integrated graphics for display output.

Positioned as a high_end chip, it targets gamers and creators who want strong 1080p/1440p results without stepping up to Ryzen 9. It’s well‑suited to gaming, streaming, and light video editing on AM5 motherboards, with overclocking headroom via its unlocked multiplier. Not discontinued as of October 2026.

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
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Budget pairings4 lower-tier compatible options

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores8
Higher than 58% of CPUs
Threads16
Higher than 64% of CPUs
Boost clock5.5 GHz
Higher than 90% of CPUs
RAM speed5600 MT/s
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Cores
8
Threads
16
Socket
AM5
Memory
DDR5-5600
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Boost clock
5.5 GHz
TDP
65 W
Cache
40 MB
Generation
Ryzen 9000 Series
Bus Speed
32 GT/s
Max Memory Size
192 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Ram Speed
5600 MT/s