AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
The Ryzen 9 7900X has 75% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Ryzen 9 7900X has 42% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.
Summary
About the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2022 with a suggested retail price of $549. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The Ryzen 9 7900X is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.
Technical Specs
The Ryzen 9 7900X operates at a 4.7 GHz clock frequency, and can boost to 5.6 GHz. It has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It has 64 KB of L1 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and 64 MB of L3 cache. This processor supports DDR5 memory with a Dual-channel interface.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Ryzen 9 7900X has the 13th highest 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 716 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 74.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 27,731 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.51. This is the 46th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 |
| Production Status | Active |
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Benchmark Performance
The Ryzen 9 7900X has 75% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Ryzen 9 7900X is ranked 13th with a score of 27,731.
The Ryzen 9 7900X has 42% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.
The Ryzen 9 7900X is ranked 46th with a performance per dollar of 50.51.
Relative Performance
Ryzen 9 7900X's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 7700X | 31,467 | +13% |
| Core i7-13700K | 31,214 | +13% |
| Core i9-13900K | 31,187.5 | +12% |
| Ryzen 7 7700 | 30,945 | +12% |
| Core i5-13600K | 30,419 | +10% |
| Ryzen 9 7900X | 27,731 | |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 27,236 | -2% |
| Core i7-12700 | 27,022 | -3% |
| Core i7-13700 | 26,874 | -3% |
| Ryzen 9 7900 | 26,325 | -5% |
Relative Value For Money
Ryzen 9 7900X's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.
| CPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i9-14900K | 53.58 | +6% |
| Core i9-13900K | 52.95 | +5% |
| Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 52.92 | +5% |
| Ryzen 7 5800X | 52.79 | +5% |
| Ryzen 9 7950X | 50.73 | +0% |
| Ryzen 9 7900X | 50.51 | |
| Core i9-12900 | 46.85 | -7% |
| Core i9-12900K | 43.78 | -13% |
| Core i9-11900K | 38.33 | -24% |
| Ryzen 9 5900X | 38.33 | -24% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Ryzen 9 7900X's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 27,731 |
| 3DMark Time Spy CPU | 15,959.5 |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 4,820.5 |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 323 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 17,850 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 2,925 |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 51,843 |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 4,264 |
Technical Specs
Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Foundry | TSMC |
| Process Size | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 13,140 million |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Ryzen 9 |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 4 |
| Codename | Raphael |
| Memory Support | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | Yes |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 47.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x24 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 170 W |
| Package Power Tracking (PPT) | 230 W |
| Tcase Max | 47 °C |
| TJ Max | 100 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled cooler, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.