AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.8 - 5.5 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 65W
Price: $249.99 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.8 - 5.5 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$249.99
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads. Integrated Radeon graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks span 3.8GHz base to 5.5GHz boost. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
It drops into the AM5 socket with a 65W TDP — about 8.1W per core. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $249.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 5 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon |
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