About this item Processor is versatile, reliable, and offers convenient usage with high speed Ryzen 9 product line processor for your convenience and optimal usage 5 nm process technology for reliable performance with maximum productivity Dodeca-core (12 Core) processor core allows multitasking with great reliability and fast processing speed 12 MB L2 plus 64 MB L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance Processor with 4.70 GHz clock speed for faster, efficient execution of cycles per second to ensure maximum usability Comes with AMD Radeon Graphics controller for stunning picture quality
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X 12-Core
Processor 4.7 GHz ryzen_9
Brand AMD
Series AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Item model number RYZEN 9 7900X
Item Weight 2.8 ounces
Product Dimensions 5.12 x 3.58 x 5.08 inches
Color AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Processor Brand AMD
Number of Processors 1
Computer Memory Type DIMM
About this item Processor is versatile, reliable, and offers convenient usage with high-speed Ryzen 9 product line processor for your convenience and optimal usage 5 nm process technology for reliable performance with maximum productivity Dodeca-core (12 Core) processor core allows multitasking with great reliability and fast processing speed 12 MB L2 plus 64 MB L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance Processor with 4.70 GHz clock speed for faster, efficient execution of cycles per second to ensure maximum usability Comes with AMD Radeon Graphics controller for stunning picture quality
AMD Ryzen 9 7000 7900X Dodeca-core (12 Core) 4.70 GHz Processor, 64 MB L3 Cache, 12 MB L2 Cache, 64-bit Processing, 5.60 GHz Overclocking Speed, 5 nm, Socket AM5, Radeon Graphics Graphics, 170 W, 24 Threads.
| Processor | 4.7 GHz ryzen_9 |
|---|---|
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
| Item model number | RYZEN 9 7900X |
| Item Weight | 2.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 3.58 x 5.08 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.12 x 3.58 x 5.08 inches |
| Color | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Language | French |
| ASIN | B0BBJ59WJ4 |
| Date First Available | September 26, 2022 |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #20 in Computer CPU Processors |
Terrance Gibson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Upgraded from the r7 5700 best upgrade I’ve made. Be mindful of the ddr5 you buy
Benjamin Fox –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Perfect
Matt –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The AMD processing BEAST
This processor is an absolute BEAST at gaming and anything else you can throw at it. The processor is very easy to install on any AM5 motherboard and though it can run hot, with the appropriate cooler there are really no issues. Playing games while watching online vidoes while doing other things is no problem for this processor and Black Friday deals made the price point perfect to purchase.
Gerson Vasquez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
potente
Excelente procesador, se desempeña muy bien en juegos y trabajando, muy buena inversión
JJ –
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Upgrade with a twist
I bought this CPU for a new build going from Ryzen 5 to Ryzen 9 and utilizing a pcie gen 5 m2 card and DDR5 RAM 6K MHz. And the last point is the catch, this CPU only supports 5.2K MHz. And the other catch is if you use all 4 RAM slots on the MOBO for me it goes down to 3.6K MHz. Unwittingly, I tried the XMP setting on the bios which took the RAM up to 6K MHz and the build was getting BSODs and the the bios was not fully displaying and freezing intermittently. I had to get the RAM back down to 5.2K MHz and the build is stable. So cavaet emptor with the expensive RAM cards having big memory speeds, this CPU is new as it is does not support it. But overall, I prefer this to the Rzyen 5 I had previously.
One person found this helpful
Tyler –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best cpu
Ive never used a better cpu it looks amazing
Gary Branson –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bad for newbie PC builders
It’s my first time building a PC, so I am bound to make mistakes. But this CPU magnifies one particular mistake to an unbelievable degree.I used too much thermal paste when I installed it. So, when I removed it to wipe off the thermal paste and try again, some of it got squished into the gap between the processor chip and the attached heat sink.I had to spend over an hour researching how to clean it up, then go to the drug store for supplies, then spend another hour rinsing it with isopropyl alcohol, scrubbing it with a toothbrush, rinsing it some more, pick at it with toothpicks, scrub it some more, pick at it some more, let it soak in the alcohol for a few minutes, blow it out with canned air, rinse and repeat.I have no way of knowing if I damaged the CPU in the process, so now I have to just install it, plug it in, and hope it doesn’t fry my motherboard and everything attached to it.Intel’s latest chip doesn’t have this problem. Why did AMD design this CPU in a way that makes this nightmare even possible?!?I imagine that if it is installed correctly, it’s a fine CPU, but this experience has me leery of buying from AMD in the future.
2 people found this helpful
Andrew –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
As a long time AMD customer I have always had bad luck with overheating, but that does not seem to be the case with this generation of Ryzen CPUs. I am very happy with the multitasking and gaming performance, and the fact that this thing isn’t a space heater like my FX8350 was is an added benefit.
Strongbad –
5.0 out of 5 stars
95 is the new normal for cpus
both intel and amd new cpus are made to push it to the max hitting 95 for normal use. everybody seems to compare these to older cpus temps. ive had a 13700k 12900k and 7900x, with 360 aio 280 aio u12s nhd15, they all reach max temp 95 with barely affecting performance. theres numerous videos comparing these “high” temps with various coolers, numbers all are about the same, all have about the same performance, if your complaining about the temps you dont understand how the new cpus work
Khartierr –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good processor
I honestly wish i would’ve gotten the 3d version or the 7950 but the 12 core 24 thread processor is still a beast nonetheless and does its job well
Zachary Pillis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Look no further!
One of the best budget friendly power packing CPU’s out there!!! This thing is truly a beast! Can withstand anything you throw at it! Just of course be sure to use an AIO does like power and does heat up nicely! 😉 Would definitely recommend! This is in my current build and runs beautiful!
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even though it was DOA AMD CPUs are the best
I got this DOA but that happens from time to time But ever since I have tried AMD from intel, I have been very impressed with there products. ( IE) their CPU’s you get a lot more for the money and they kick ass I have been messing with computer since the first Vtech 286 came out built like 100 of them for family friends I will get another one in time. hopefully this one won’t be DOA
3 people found this helpful
rageftw –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super fast!
Upgraded from the ryzen 5 2600…. this thing is a beast!!!. Got a deal so it was worth the price. Does like to run hot though so keep in mind if your not using an aio.
2 people found this helpful
Melissa Cooper –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good enough for my needs!
This is a great CPU overall. It does everything I ask of it and more. There is only 1 drawback. It get INSANLY hot! I tried to cool it with an AIO cooler and was still getting temps of 80-95C. I had to go to a custom water-loop. (Luckily I build those for my customers) Now I get peaks under load of 60-75C. Not great but manageable. But other than the heat issue, it is a great CPU for the money!
2 people found this helpful
Bramhadev –
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT CPU 7900x
Got some good silicon with this one. Higher performance on my undervolt. Performs exactly within spec. It’s a monster that’s for sure. I would try to get it on sale though. Got mine on a prime day deal for $350. I have MSI b650 Edge wifi motherboard for anyone curious
3 people found this helpful
Ahmed Mohamed –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect one
Infact this is the second cpu i get to system as i liked the first and able to under volt it alot
Halle C.Halle C. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loving it.
Currently playing bg3 on max settings 4k monitor getting 120+ frames if you want a premium chip for gaming look no further. I got it on sale for 350 so I couldn’t ask for a better deal. (Paired with rx 7900xt)
2 people found this helpful
TimothyTimothy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Got a hell of a deal on it so I couldn’t pass it up… 250$ and it’s doing great… I can play my games and wife can do here work on it with no problems… does run warmer then intel but im impressed with it… especially for the price I got
4 people found this helpful
D Wxby –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Runs HOT. Do not panic!
This is a very HOT running device from AMD. Read up on it and you will understand what I mean. It is BY design. It may look like you have an issue with the CPU or your cooling solution, but if you have built a couple PC’s already, this won’t be the case. CPU will WANT to run close to 80-90C when gaming and performing other intense tasks. On benchmarks it will peg at 95C. THIS IS BY DESIGN. There is nothing wrong here. New offering by AMD. I believe this is a winner with this design change.
13 people found this helpful
Thomas –
5.0 out of 5 stars
proformance
ok cpu 7900x has up and down, boot times are slower / my old 3900x I put in my wife computer put beside each other and 3900x just boot up faster. Now 7900x is better when compared to gaming, we have about same sys as far video card 3070 ti nvdia cards their is 5% to 10% difference in fame rate, the only difference she have 128 gig 3600 memory and I have 64gig 5200 memory. The over all performance for is ok. Did need to upgrade (no) could wait. But come to video steam it great or video editing . I would still do it again
6 people found this helpful
snowcoal –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great processor, dont go over DDR5-6000 Mhz RAM
Great for productivity and gaming. Note that I recommend not going over DDR5-6000 Mhz ram with this. I initially tried 6400 Mhz, and ran into a variety of post issues and/or crashes after booting. Eventually, I narrowed the problem down to RAM speed. Now it works flawlessly with 6000 Mhz.
6 people found this helpful
Jonny Clarfield –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beast CPU
Out performing the top intel cpus at high benchmarks due to better cooling performance and efficiency.Never have I had a top tier PC till now and do not regret this purchase.Coupled with a sapphire 7800 XTX + 64 GB DDR5 at top shelf is ideal.Runs everything smooth I mainly stream marauders the game.
Jesus CarrascoJesus Carrasco –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ryzen 9 7900X
Chase ThompsonChase Thompson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This things a beast
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GPU – GIGABYTE – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GMOTHERBOARD – ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WiFi Socket AM5PROCESSOR – AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-ThreadMEMORY – CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHzCOOLER – NZXT Kraken 240mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler – LCD DisplayPSU – Corsair SF850L Fully Modular SFX Power SupplySTORAGE – x2 – Western Digital WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSDFANS – x9 – Lian Li UNI Fan SL120 V2 RGB BlackCASE – Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini Black
One person found this helpful
B –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome cpu
Love this cpu. That being said it does like power. As far as value for performance it’s good. I also have the 7700x which I would say is a better value for most users. It also outperforms the 7900x in many areas. All in all I am happy with this cpu. I run it in my mini NZXT h1v2 along with g skills neo 6000mhz ddr5, amd rx 7800xt, asus ROG strict b650e-I mobo all day long gaming at 55-60c Runs cool.
2 people found this helpful
Mike A –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Runs hot under load
Mine runs at 90C + under load with water cooling, not overclocked. Had it off and on again, several times. Everything is making contact that should be. I even put 3 120mm fans on the radiator that scream 5200rpm. Is what it is. Games run like butter. 3d printer slicing happens fast. Just the heat thing. Be prepared to not cheap the cooling.
Hayk16 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very powerful and Very hot
Very powerful CPU and highly overkill at this moment. CPU heats up under load very fast and continues running very hot. It’s like running little heater near you, even after configuring CPU to work at max 75°C. Surely i would consider weaker (also cheaper) but colder CPU-es if i knew what i will get.
One person found this helpful
Ntdi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blazing Performance, high clock rate
Compared to other 7900X’s, this one performed way better and has a great high clock speed.
jose j rocha sabogaljose j rocha sabogal –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jugando
Excelente comportamiento, ha funcionado. Correctamente
Austin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was my first AMD CPU and it did not disappoint.
I originally paired this 7900X with an RTX 4080, and 64gb DDR5 6000Mhz CL36. It was a gaming powerhouse. Sure, there are some other options out there but this 12 core 24 thread 7900X is a beast. Yes it’s one of the hotter running CPU’s on the market but it’s easier to cool than a 13700k. I had a 280mm Arctic AIO cooling my 7900X and the temps are great. Temps are typically in the low 60⁰s which is very good.
4 people found this helpful
NyMazTek315 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
In perfect condition
I wanted you upgrade my 5900x to the 7900x to upgrade to the new generation. Cpu was packaged perfectly and works like a champ. I went from 24% bottleneck to a 0.9 bottleneck. I would do business with this company again.
One person found this helpful
NeutronFlux –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good two weeks in
After taking time & care to properly install and adding heatsink paste and cooling fan, it works. I’m not a heavy gamer but it has been running ok. Play a moded game that crashes a bit but not the computer. Likely background activity that the old gaming code can’t handle or some MS update window rhat wants a restart gumming up the works. I’m happy with it.
4 people found this helpful
J –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value for the money!
I was trying to decide between an intel build or AMD build for my first computer. The almost savings and performance of the 7900x sold me on AMD. Easy install with the new AM5 socket and zero issues with software set up or hardware compatibility. Just do your research as this CPU only works with DDR 5 memory. I’ve been using this for gaming, and basic office work. No issues. Very happy with my purchase.
One person found this helpful
sean gallagher –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best cpu
Love it so much
atomicWAR –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Need lots of cores but you don’t need 3D V cache? This is the chip for you.
Runs hot by design but with my setup I actually get much lower temps than most people get (80mm thick by 360mm custom loop radiator). Its great from games, rendering and editing. If your a creator who wants full fledged cores rather than P+E cores or you want a lower TDP CPU for the performance compared to Intel. You really can’t go wrong.
2 people found this helpful
Saiba Epsilon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than I Expected
Ive never experienced such a big jump between CPUs before. I went from a Ryzen 3700x to this and wow. I can’t believe AMD has managed to make so much progress in that time.The Precision Boost Overdrive 2 is really nice. Essentially the chip can intelligently decide between running all the cores at base speed, or overclocking some of them by a significant amount. The method it uses to decide when to boost or not also makes it so if you have a really stable PSU and good cooling, you will see even better performance than you’re supposed to without needing to fiddle around in your bios. It’s essentially user friendly, smart, manufacturer approved overclocking for everyone.Good job AMD!
10 people found this helpful
Native Idaho Nate –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great processor – but really needs 360mm AIO or better for adequate cooling
Great processor – booted first try, installed easy.Knocked an egg as they no longer bundle a cooler and don’t really recommend the correct sizing or cooling power for AIO coolers. Personally bought a 280mm AIO and it can’t keep up with the processor when running prime95. For other uses it seemed to be just fine – just couldn’t keep up with the full on cooling case.
One person found this helpful
James k. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great, runs alittle hot but based on what I heard thats normal
Got it on sale so it was perfect
James –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Processor on Prime Day!
Watched this processor for several weeks. Finally dropped to $356.15 on Amazon Prime day and it was a great buy! Easy to install and great for applications and games.
One person found this helpful
Ainsley S. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Gaming CPU
The processor box and plastic case holding the processor was open upon receipt, but this CPU rocks.Asus X670E-Pro WiFi PrimeMSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB SUPRIM XLiquic cooled with the Lian Li GALAHAD AIO 360 RGB UNI FAN SL120Star Citizen runs like glass with excellent fps.
Richard Highland –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ryzen 7900X
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I went from a gen 1 one I5 to this. I was way overdue for and upgrade. I cannot believe how much the tech has changed since I built my last computer for myself. This cpu is crazy fast. You can throw multiple programs at it all at once and hardly phases it. Scored over 28k in Cinebench my last system was 2300 lol. Runs hot as others stated. Idle around 50 C and full load Cinebench 90 C and average of 70 C. Definitely needs a 360 AIO, good fans, and good case to keep it cool. Couldn’t be happier with the performance. I also highly suggest a thermalright cpu frame as well to help with cooling.Build SheetLian Li Evo Dynamic CaseLian Li SL 120 fansLian Li 360 AIO2 Lian Li RGB controllersThermaltake Toughpower 850W GoldAntec Power Cable ExtensionsAsus Prime X670E AM5 MotherboardAMD Ryzen 7900x CPU 5.6GHZ 12Core 24ThreadsCorsair Dominator Platinum 6200 DDR5 Ram 32GSamsung 990Pro M.2 SSD Drive 1TBGigabyte 3060 OC 12G GDDR6 Video CardWindows 11 Pro.
14 people found this helpful
Nate Arnall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing CPU.
This R9 7900X is a great CPU for all modern games and is more affordable compared to similar Intel CPUs. Capable of running most modern games over 200FPS at 2K max settings when paired with a 4070ti. Handles everything I’ve thrown at it. Highly recommend getting a water cooler (AM4/AM5 will work). Reused my cooler from an AM4 build. Runs at 95c when gaming (this is by design of the CPU) so it doubles as a space heater for the upcoming winters.
3 people found this helpful
Bruce K. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easily installed and very fast.
Very pleased with the performance of the build I did using this AMD 7900X CPU. Totally stable operation (i.e. air cooled with huge Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler; No overclocking, and don’t intend to). CPU temp at idle is 100 degrees F. Doesn’t get more than 120 degrees F when running X-Plane flight sim. Mounted on a ASROCK X670E Steel Legend motherboard with 32 GB of GSKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory (F5-5600J4040C16GX2-TS5RK) in a Fractal Design Pop XL Air full tower case (has 4 X 120mm case fans) . Also installed with a 1 TB NVMe SSD and 2 additional 2 TB 2.5” SATA III SSDs. Video is MSI GeForce RTX 3060 driving Samsung 4K 27” monitor. System speed is fantastic with this setup. Boot time with Win 11 is consistently less than 20 seconds from push of the on switch to operationally ready to use. Everything run thus far yields “instantaneous” responses. Again, very pleased with the performance and stability of the CPU and the entire system.
14 people found this helpful
Anthony –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kicks like a donkey
Incredible power and the package came in damaged!
SCITIC SAS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recomendado
Entregado y cumplido con la expectativa propuesta.
Jacob BettesJacob Bettes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It good but…
It a very good cpu only issue is heat it’s cap is a bit thicker than previous generation mean its harder for aio pump to move the heat, to get best cooling I recommend 360 with fans on both sides and reason is this is the only way to keep it under 60 c while gaming on max settings at 4k, doing normal work stuff it never hits 45c, best thermal paste I found so far that holds up well is Arctic mx6 and this paste gave me the best temps so far, now if you can’t do a push pull configuration don’t freak if it hitting 70 under load this cpu runs hot but if you can’t at least get a 240 aio in your case and have good air flow I can’t recommend this product to you but if you can then its a must have, example picture attached of how you can keep it cool if you have the space for 6 120 and a radiator on top
12 people found this helpful
Ricardo Mantilla A –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impresionante
Es muy rápido, dependerá del sistema operativo que gestione correctamente su potencial. Por lo demás es un procesador increible.El envío fue desagradable, tardó un largo mes en llegar. El vendedor no era directamente por AMAZON sino otro proveedor y no me dejó un buen sabor de rapidez.
One person found this helpful
Vehbi ilkan memiliVehbi ilkan memili –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The packaging is excellent
product box is clean. smooth shipping
Ivan B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
7900 steal for $ 350!!
Runs with no issues on Asrock 650 board paired with 64 gb 6400hz ddr5 Ram..all cores 5000hz + on heavy loads No Problemo!!
One person found this helpful
plymouth2014 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Processor
Bought this for my latest PC build and not one bit disappointed. Powerful, stable and affordable with 12 Cores/24 Threads. Don’t hesitate to base your build on this chip. I should mention that I’m not a gamer but I do a lot of ‘content creation’ and it handles everything I do with ease.
5 people found this helpful
Stormtrooper –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ryzen 9 7900X CPU – Excellent CPU for literally everything!
Been waiting to build my new rig for quite some time and this was the missing piece.New build:Corsair Icue 7000X Full Tower RGBRyzen 9 7900X CPU32GB DDR5 5600 Corsair Dominator RAM1 TB Crucial M.2 Gen 4XFX Merc 319 Radeon 6950XT 16GB Graphics CardCorsair 1000w PSUGigabyte X670 Elite AX AM5 MotherboardCorsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid CPU Cooler (360 AIO mounted to top as Exhaust6 Corsair ML140’s Fans (10 total fans including those with the case/aio with 6 as intake and 4 for exhaust).Lian Li Strimer V2 RGB Cables for the GPU and Motherboard (they look very nice and controllable via the L Connect 3 software)As I needed additional powered USB headers I also added a Corsair Internal 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub – 4X 9-Pin USB 2.0 Ports for the Commander Core XT and Lian Li Controllers to function.Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Paste (removed the stock paste with AIO using TG cleaner wipes as well for better contact).ThermalRight AMD5 CPU Shield – This allows the AIO or Waterblock (if doing a custom loop) to make WAY better contact with the CPU HS. It can be a little nerve wracking as your removing the cpu mount and installing this one but its worth it. As the AM5 CPU has no pins (the mobo now has the pins), its imperative you are gentle on the placement. Best way I found to install this shield was to place the CPU into the socket, then remove the cpu holder so this way you can’t damage the cpu or pins as they are socketed. Installing the shield from that point is easy, just don’t overtighten it. Theres a bunch of youtube videos on this process. Definitely recommend reviewing them before attempting this step.I upgraded from my old Ryzen 5 2600X system with a GTX 960 SSC 4GB card and a 512gb M.2 Gen 2 drive.Needless to say this was quite the upgrade from my old system.Cinebench scores on my 2600X even with a mild overclock was only around 7200.After getting everything configured/setup and Windows 11 Pro installed with all updates and enabling EXPO1 (RAM OC) and enabling SAM in the BIOS I started my benchmarking.Cinebench score with just EXPO1 enabled baseline was 28745. What a jump!CPU temp on the multi-core threading with the 360 AIO only went as high as 82c (AMD rates these to run at 95c as normal operating temp so it was well below even that).Haven’t done any OC’ing other than enabling EXPO1 yet since I really don’t need to as the CPU and GPU run everything maxed out.Tested on a few games on max/ultra settings and below are what I got FPS wise:The Division 2 (All settings maxed and on DX12) – Avg 125fps on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionAliens: Fireteam Elite – Avg 160fps on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionBorderlands 2 (older game I know but love to play it with max settings) – Avg 476fps on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionForza Horizon 5 – Ultra Settings (max) including Ray Tracing – Avg 155fps on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionAliens: Colonial Marines (older game) – Avg 190FPS on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionWarframe – Avg 155fps on 3440 x 1440 165hz resolutionPairing this CPU and GPU together worked great and the CPU itself is a beast. It does get hot when it turbo’s up into the 5ghz range which is why you need a really good cooler (either AIO or custom loop) to keep the temps in check.If you do that, this CPU will be everything you need and then some.One thing I always tell people is to take your time, plan out your PC parts you want for what you want the system to do (video editing, gaming, streaming, etc). Don’t be afraid to look around for good deals. I scored the AIO Cooler off Newegg for a much cheaper price than Amazon had it and it works beautifully and the LCD screen is just a nice “geek” factor to put JPG’s or GIF’s there.Once you have everything, take your time when building it. You may run into an issue here or there which is normal. First boot on AM5 systems is sometimes slow (Memory has to train) and you may see it cycle on/off for up to 1 minute. Mine did this and on the 4th power cycle it posted and I could get into the BIOS and everything showed up correctly.Good luck enthusiasts and hope this review helped with anyone looking at this CPU for their system!Its worth it!
61 people found this helpful
Leonardo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, fast multitasking; needs good cooling for intense operations
Here’s my system build so that you have context: ASRock Steel Legend X670E motherboard, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, 2X32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 6400 (F5-6400J3239G32GX2-TZ5RS), EVGA RTX 3080Ti, and CPU cooler beQuiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro. The system drives dual Dell Ultrasharp 27″ 4K monitors. My goal for this system was easy yet intense multitasking and editing of very high resolution RAW photograph files. I could scarcely be more pleased with the results. The core clocks scale to system demands instantly and running multiple programs and monitor windows is effortless. Yeah, the CPU does run hotter than previous generations AMD 12-core/24-thread CPUs; but compare the thermal qualities to Intel’s CPUs in this class! My CPU heatsink, even though running only one of its two included fans, has no problems keeping the CPU under 80C, even over sustained high system loads – and that, without being annoyingly loud. Low system loads typically produce CPU core temperatures of about 45C, with a CPU fan speed of 750RPM. I have no doubt I could drop the core temps under heavy load significantly just by adding the second CPU heatsink fan. My only negative comment here is that from purchase date to order delivery required a little over two weeks. Prime used to faster.
6 people found this helpful
Wil Ventura –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful Processor
Excellent for video editing and gaming.
Avery –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Processor
Destroys everything I throw at it with ease. An excellent purchase. I use it for a mix of coding (mainly in PHPStorm), vector graphics (Figma), music production (Bitwig), and gaming (Starfield, Armored Core 6, Baldurs Gate 3, Dwarf Fortress) and I’ve never been able to bring it close to 100% utilization even running multiple applications and VM’s. Mine actually stays at nice temperatures, I paired it with a Noctua NH-U12s and it’s in a Pop Air mini case with an XFX 7900xtx. While gaming it’ll hit around 78-82c, doing less intense things it can stay around 48-55c depending on ambient temperature. Given that AMD says it can run all day at 90c with no issues, my temps are excellent. I did disable boost mode and set it to clock at a stable 4.7ghz to ensure stability, it stays flat at that speed with no issues. Worth the money.
8 people found this helpful
patrick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Runs VERY Hot, but great.
Like Most Aircoolers will Struggle to handle the heat output unless properly Undervolted In the bios. But Very excellent power/Performance wise, and EVEN Undervolted, Performs VERY well.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This CPU is amazing!
This CPU performs beautifully! I moved from a thread ripper to this 9 7900x and was immediately blown away by the frames and how smooth everything was. No lag in and out of city hubs in large MMO games. This thing is amazing. It runs around 48-56 C while idle and gaming I see mid 60s to low 70s. I stressed on cinabench and was getting in the mid 80s. I have 240mm water cooling system for it.
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JT –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CPU but comes with caviats
I purchased this CPU in July of 2022 for $350 on sale and I have to say I do not regret my purchase at all. I would consider this CPU a great buy for anything under $400 (It’s currently going for $380). The first thing I have to say is PLEASE disable PBO and put an eco mode on this CPU. If you don’t it will scream up to 95C every second it can under any kind of moderate or heavy load no matter the cooler! After adjusting these power settings in BIOS the CPU runs very cool and will rarely even go over 60C with a Corsair 360mm radiator. With all of this reduction in temps and noise and you only lose about 2-5% of the performance! I really think the crazy overclocking applied to these CPUs out of the box is ridiculous and I strongly recommend adjusting your power settings in BIOS. This CPU unfortunately loses to the i7 13700k (And 14700k) in almost every task, but you’re not buying this CPU for its current performance, you’re buying it for the long life of the AM5 socket. This CPU may not currently be able to beat the high-end intel chips now, but a 9900X or whatever comes next in this socket sure will! AMD really has an advantage with their long-life sockets, why choose to get marooned on the LGA 1700 socket after we saw the lifespan and upgradability of AM4? It’s also funny to me that even though Intel has now gone with “efficiency cores”, Ryzen 7000 CPUs use significantly less power than their Intel counterparts under full load. I bought this CPU for heavy multitasking and production and I have not seen it hit 100% usage outside of a synthetic load. In the words of my friend who bought a 5900X and recommended me anything Ryzen 9, you can’t put these CPUs on their knees!
SethSeth –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What an absolute goat. Period.
I realize that a pc picture for a processor is pointless and just showing off, but isn’t everyone who gets this showing off a little lol. Anyway, the title says it all, a beast. I’ve been intel all my life, though to be fair I havent had many computers, but still, i was like amd who? lol. Even when amd surpassed intel with the x3d for gaming anyway I was like well whatever intel’s still the goat so they can have their short victory, which is unheard of for me because if there are 2 brands that are equal or even one thats close but not quite as good, ill always go with the red one(obsessive fav color), but then am5 came out, and to be clear, i wasn’t one of those fanboys who was like omg becky! amd is going to destroy intel and there’s going to be nothing they can do about it. No! quite the opposite. I knew. I knew what revolutionary technology the hybrid core design was and how great raptor lake was going to be, I knew it might even surpass amd’s new best unlike everyone else. Didn’t matter though. Because i wanted to try changing it up and switching to team red for a variety of reasons. 1. like i said cuz its red. 2. because as great as raptor is, i dont wanna be in the cycle i was in before where if i wanna upgrade a single pc part like the processor, ill have to basically build a new pc, which is what i had to do and what youll always have to do with intel usually, but amd will have upgradability on this for years new platform and all on top of the fact that amd has always been better about keeping compatible socket types for a longer time, while obviously thats not true for raptor, and even if raptor was a new platform lets not play like am5 still wouldnt be supported way longer, because it will, hell am5 will probably be supported to the end of intels next platform lol, 3. ive never once cared about power efficiency and heat, like so what, ok it draws alotta power, BUT, as long as the performance is there(lookin at you 12900/13900) and it will not throttle and be stable, awesome, do whatever you want, why limit performance for braggin rights efficiency(i know some people will cringe reading that), but anyway, while idc about it, it is a big win all the same for amd 4. 12 cores and 24 threads of pure American Muscle (jk but you get the point lol), 5. amd has become the stability platform thanks to intels new incredible but still NEW architecture 6. you get every bonus I just said and are getting like the 3rd best consumer processor in the world right now, who cares if the 13900 is technically #1 by a few percent 7. if you want both gaming performance and workstation performance, which is the main reason i upgraded, this is the way to go, best of both worlds if 16 core 32 thread or 13900k is just a bit unnecessary for you but you still want that best of both worlds, and for that reason idc what any reviews say online about it being slightly overpriced, because for all of the reasons i listed above, i disagree 8. well this is more of a counter, but, are the motherboards pretty expensive, yes, is ddr5 expensive? yes but if your building a new pc it really doesn’t matter does it because your already spending a bunch of money and you might as well pay a bit more for that amd upgradability over intel, and for those who aren’t building a totally new one, assuming you don’t wanna pay a bunch of money, if you do your research you can still get a good motherboard and ddr5 for pretty cheap OH AND AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS I’ve been talking about the normal price, but currently the 7900 is at an INSANE DISCOUNT, LIKE CRAZY, final note: that second picture i showed was me letting hw monitor run for 30 minutes, the point is that, it does go way above 5.6 even if only in semi frequent spikes, just thought it was cool, i know practically it doesnt matter
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Gina Trent –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was not damaged in route
It came sooner then expected date
Merak –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fast, but loses potential due to poor thermals
It is indeed much faster, more than twice as fast than any other cpus I owned before.My biggest compliant is the thermals. I tried a noctua cooler and a 240 AIO but the CPU simply boosts to 95c and stays there regardless of the cooling solution. The exhaust from the coolers don’t even feel warm, which means lost potential.
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