AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Processor 8 Cores 16 Threads 5.5 Ghz Max Boost AM5 Socket Radeon Graphics Tray
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AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X | Zen 5 8-Core 16-Thread 5.5GHz High-Efficiency Gaming Processor
Delivering exceptional single-threaded gaming speed and incredible power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X features 8 Zen 5 compute cores and 16 execution threads reaching up to 5.5 GHz Max Boost frequency with a default 65W TDP (with optional 105W cTDP mode). Built on TSMC's 4nm node for Socket AM5, it provides native PCIe 5.0 bandwidth and DDR5 memory support.
5.5 GHz Boost & Ultra-Low Thermal Output
Provides high single-thread responsiveness and fast frame rates in esports and AAA titles while operating at remarkably cool temperatures under simple air or liquid cooling.
AVX-512 Acceleration & Efficient 4K Rendering
Full dual 512-bit AVX-512 data paths accelerate video transcoding, Photoshop filters, and multi-threaded rendering without demanding massive cooling setups.
Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering
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Zen 5 4nm Architecture & 65W Power Efficiency
Single 8-core CCD on TSMC 4nm process achieves up to 16% IPC instruction gains over previous generations while keeping power draw and temperatures ultra-low.
Socket AM5 Contact Grid & Native PCIe 5.0
Designed for Socket AM5 motherboards with 28 total PCIe 5.0 lanes and long-term platform upgrade support across B650, B650E, X870, and X870E chipsets.
Precision Boost Overdrive & 105W cTDP Mode
Easily toggle the official 105W cTDP mode in BIOS to unlock up to 13% additional multi-threaded performance in heavy rendering tasks.
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Display Graphics
On-die AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz) with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 for seamless display troubleshooting.
Relative 1080p / 1440p Gaming Performance
Normalized gaming frame rate index across esports and AAA titles (Paired with RTX 4080)
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Technical Specifications Matrix
Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Socket Compatibility | Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| Core / Thread Count | 8 CPU Cores / 16 Threads |
| Base Clock Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Max Boost Clock Frequency | Up to 5.5 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB (1MB per core) |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Total Cache (L2 + L3) | 40 MB |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 4nm FinFET (CCD) + 6nm (IOD) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65W (Default) / 105W (cTDP Mode) |
| Max Temperature (TjMax) | 95°C |
| Memory Support | Dual-Channel DDR5-5600 Native / 6000+ AMD EXPO |
| PCI Express Revision | PCIe 5.0 (28 Total / 24 Usable Lanes) |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon™ Graphics (2 CUs @ 2200 MHz) |
| Overclocking | Yes — Unlocked Multiplier, PBO & Curve Optimizer |
| Thermal Solution | Not Included (Tower Air or 240mm AIO Recommended) |
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