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AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core 4.7 GHz Socket AM5 170W desktop processor

SKU CH-D5R5-HKSGK

A 12-core desktop processor with 24 threads, up to 5.6 GHz boost, 64 MB L3 cache and DDR5-5200 support for Socket AM5

  • Product nameRyzen 9 7900X
  • CPU cores12-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.6 GHz
  • TDP rating170 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking
  • 7 GHz base clock with 5.6 GHz max boost for fast single-thread speed
  • 64 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency in large workloads
  • DDR5 5200 dual-channel support up to 128 GB for high bandwidth
  • Integrated Radeon graphics enables display output without a discrete GPU

Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core desktop processor

The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core desktop processor with 24 threads and a 4.7 GHz base frequency. It fits the Socket AM5 platform and has a 170W thermal design power. The chip targets users who need high multi-threaded throughput for content creation or heavy multitasking.

Bundled cooler omitted by design

No cooling device is included in the box so the buyer must supply a compatible solution rated for the 170W TDP. This approach lets system builders choose air or liquid cooling that matches their case airflow and acoustic targets.

AM5 platform with DDR5 and integrated Radeon

The Socket AM5 interface supports dual-channel DDR5 5200 memory up to 128 GB with ECC capability. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics provide basic display output without a discrete card. The 64 MB L3 cache and 5.6 GHz max turbo frequency help sustain performance in demanding workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $306.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 12-Core
Higher than about 60% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock Up to 5.6 GHz
Higher than about 90% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 9 7000 Series
Product nameRyzen 9 7900X
Performance
Working frequency4.7 GHz
Processor
CPU cores12-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.6 GHz
TDP rating170 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads24-Threads
L1 cache size768 KB
Level 2 cache12 MB
Level 3 cache64 MB
Process nodeZen 4 - TSMC 5 nm FinFET
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Channel configuration2
Memory limit128 GB
ECC memorySupported
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

Will the 170W thermal design power require a specific cooler replacement later?

The 170W TDP means a capable air or liquid cooler is mandatory from day one; no stock cooler is included, so plan for that purchase immediately rather than as a later replacement.

Does the 5.6 GHz max turbo frequency hold under sustained all-core workloads?

Sustained all-core speeds depend on your cooling solution and motherboard power limits; the 5.6 GHz figure is a single-core maximum, and the 170W TDP is the ceiling the processor will respect once heat saturates the cooler.

How loud and hot does the included Radeon graphics run during all-day operation?

The integrated Radeon graphics share the 170W power envelope with the 12 cores, so heat and fan noise scale with total package load; idle graphics add negligible heat, while heavy compute plus iGPU use pushes the cooler harder.

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