Processor AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, specifications and benchmarks

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

• Family
  AMD Ryzen 9
• CPU group
  AMD Ryzen 7000
• Segment
  Desktop / Server
• Generation
  6
• Predecessor
  AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
• Successor
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  12 / 24
• Core architecture
  normal
• Cores
  12x
• Hyperthreading / SMT
  Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes
• Frequency
  4.70 GHz
• Turbo Frequency (1 Core)
  5.60 GHz
• Turbo Frequency (12 Cores)
  5.40 GHz

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

• GPU name
  AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
• GPU frequency
  0.40 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  2.20 GHz
• Execution units
  2
• Shader
  128
• Max. GPU Memory
  8 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  9
• Direct X
  12
• Technology
  5 nm
• Release date
  Q3/2022

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No
• AVC
  Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

• Memory type
  DDR5-5200
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel)
• Bandwidth
  83.2 GB/s
• ECC
  Yes
• PCIe
  5.0 x 24
• AES-NI
  Yes

• TDP (PL1)
  170 W
• TDP (PL2)
  230 W
• TDP up
  --
• TDP down
  --
• Tjunction max.
  95 °C

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

• Technology
  5 nm
• Chip design
  Chiplet
• Socket
  AM5 (LGA 1718)
• L2-Cache
  12.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  64.00 MB
• Architecture
  Raphael (Zen 4)
• Operating systems
  Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
• Virtualization
  AMD-V, SVM
• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
• Release date
  Q4/2022
• Release price
  549 $
• Part Number
  100-100000589WOF
• Documents
  Technical data sheet

Common positions AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

• Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
  15 place
• Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
  27 place
• Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
  21 place
• Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
  21 place
• Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
  10 place
• Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
  12 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
  9 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
  47 place
• iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
  588 place
• Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
  179 place
• Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
  31 place
• Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
  8 place
• Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
  18 place