AMD Ryzen 9 7900

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.

Performance More powerful than 78% of CPUs

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Cores12
Threads24
Base clock3.70 GHz
Boost clock5.40 GHz
SocketAM5
MemoryDDR5
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.

TierenthusiastReleased2023-01-14
Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering

Product highlights

  • SERIOUS PERFORMANCE FOR GAMERS AND CREATORS
  • 12 Cores and 24 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture
  • 5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 76 MB cache, DDR5 support
  • For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
  • AMD Wraith Prism RGB Cooler Included

Specifications

Cores
12
Threads
24
Base clock
3.7 GHZ
Boost clock
5.4 GHZ
Socket
AM5
Memory
DDR5
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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