AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 12C / 12T
Clock: 3.7 - 5.4 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 65W
Price: $349.87 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Cores
12C / 12T
Clock
3.7 - 5.4 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$349.87
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers 12 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 5.4GHz boost. 64MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM5 socket with a 65W TDP — about 5.4W per core.
Integrated Radeon graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $349.87 price tag places it squarely in high-end 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 | 12 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 4 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon |
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