AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 12C / 12T
Clock: 4.7 - 5.6 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 170W
Price: $306.86 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Cores
12C / 12T
Clock
4.7 - 5.6 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
170W
Best price from Newegg
$306.86
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X brings 12 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 4.7GHz base to 5.6GHz boost. 64MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Radeon graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the AM5 socket with a 170W TDP — about 14.2W per core.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $306.86 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. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 170 W |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 4 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon |
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