AMD Ryzen 9 7900

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
$383–$423estimated range · from catalog price Jun 21, 2026

12-core Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900 (65W) for AM5; launched Jan 14, 2023; great for high-end gaming and creator work; includes basic integrated Radeon graphics.

Compute rankTop 10% of CPUs
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJan 2023
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Cores12
Threads24
SocketAM5
MemoryDDR5
Base clock3.70 GHz
Boost clock5.40 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache76 MB
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Product overview

Released January 14, 2023, the Ryzen 9 7900 is a 12‑core/24‑thread Zen 4 processor in AMD’s Ryzen 7000 family for the AM5 socket. It clocks at 3.7 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz boost, uses DDR5, and works on AMD 600‑series motherboards with PCIe 5.0 where supported.

Positioned as an enthusiast‑tier 65 W non‑X chip, it targets builders who want high‑end multicore throughput with lower power draw and an unlocked multiplier. It’s a strong fit for 1440p/4K gaming (paired with a capable GPU), streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering; it also includes basic integrated Radeon graphics for display‑out and troubleshooting without a dGPU. Discontinuation status is not confirmed.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering

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
Cores12
Higher than 87% of CPUs
Threads24
Higher than 92% of CPUs
Boost clock5.4 GHZ
Higher than 91% of CPUs
RAM speed5200 MT/s
Higher than 92% of CPUs
Cores
12
Threads
24
Socket
AM5
Memory
DDR5
Base clock
3.7 GHZ
Boost clock
5.4 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
76 MB
Generation
7000
Bus Speed
32 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
AMD 600 Series
Ram Speed
5200 MT/s
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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options