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🚀 Elevate your build with Ryzen 7 9700X — power, speed, and efficiency in one sleek package!
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a high-performance desktop processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the advanced 4nm Zen 5 architecture. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz boost speeds, 40MB L3 cache, and operates efficiently at a 65W TDP. Compatible with the AM5 socket, it supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, making it an ideal choice for gamers and creators seeking future-proof, energy-efficient computing without compromising on raw power.




| ASIN | B0D6NMDNNX |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,624 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 6 in CPUs |
| Brand | AMD |
| Brand Name | AMD |
| CPU manufacturer | AMD |
| CPU model | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| CPU socket | Socket AM5 |
| CPU speed | 5.5 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 40 MB |
| Cooling Method | External Cooler/Aftermarket Cooler |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,456 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00730143315593 |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X |
| Model Number | 9700X |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Core Count | 8 |
| Processor Count | 8 |
| Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 16 |
| Processor Series | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor Speed | 5.5 GHz |
| Product Warranty | 3 Years |
| Secondary Cache | 8 MB |
| Secondary cache | 8 MB |
| UPC | 730143315593 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Wattage | 105 watts |
W**S
Fast, efficient and perfect for a new build
Picked this up in May to go into the PC build I did with my youngest daughter (fair’s fair, her sister had hers before). The Ryzen 7 9700X slotted straight into the AM5 board without fuss and has been rock solid ever since. Performance is superb – 8 cores and 16 threads make light work of everything we’ve thrown at it so far, from schoolwork to games. It boosts up quickly and stays cool, especially paired with a decent aftermarket cooler (worth noting this one doesn’t come with one in the box). Power efficiency is good too – 65W means it’s not guzzling power or generating loads of heat, which makes life easier when you’re aiming for a quiet build. All told, a fantastic CPU for the price bracket. Reliable, quick and future-proof enough that I don’t expect we’ll be touching it for years.
A**W
Worth the time if you are willing to tinker
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700x is a fantastic processor. Now is it good as the 7000x3D, counterparts? No it’s not, but it does keep up well and the differences can be quite minimal from my experience. The CPU, runs cool and boosts well. Additionally has a much better memory controller than its, 7000 series counterparts. So you can achieve stable and coherent ram overlock. Mine is stable at 7000 MTS. Which is blazing fast, and with the faster ram you notice a sizeable difference in FPS. Additionally, it works well with a range of GPUs. I currently, use a RTX 4080 Super. They appear to be happily working together. I have tested it with an RX 7700XT and above. I will say the con is the price, but it will undoubtedly drop in price. Overall I really like this processor, works well and does what you need it to do. I will advise, that you will need to enable PBO in the motherboard bios to get the full potential of this chip or any 9000 series chip. But there are plenty of YouTube tutorials that can support with that. I hope this mini review helps and clears up some of the mystery of the 9000 series chips.
S**N
Good gpu for amd only build
Price was ok at the time, works well with the 9070 I got and the id cpu cooling.
M**W
A great CPU without breaking the bank.
It was time to rebuild my old PC as it was 13 years old with very few changes since the original build and so wanted a reasonable CPU without spending a ridiculous amount of money and this fit the bill quite nicely. The 9700X has 8 cores / 16 threads and powers through any of the tasks I need it too without problem. The CPU doesn't require a huge power supply. It is fairly light on power consumption compared to some other CPUs on the market. When paired with an AM5 motherboard it is very simple to install. Just slip into the CPU slot and secure in place. The processors base speed is 3.8GHz and it boosts upto 5.5GHz for those more demanding tasks. It doesn't need an overly large CPU cooler to keep the CPU temperatures under control. With that said I was able to reuse my old CPU cooler (the manufacturer supplies updated mounting brackets for AM5 specifications). So far I haven't had any problems with it and it has performed excellently in all tasks given to it.
I**A
good
Everything was OK. Fit and works well.
J**S
Happy with the purchase
Part of a full new PC build. Fast and powerful and was easy to install. Runs a little hot but was within the normal range and it is a lot more powerful than my old setup. Was worth the buy in my opinion.
L**M
Good Cpu
First off, this cpu isn't half bad. When looking for good performance that can handle any game (with the right gpu) this cpu can be sufficient. It's only when you compare this cpu to it's predecessor and the x3ds that buying this cpu doesn't make a lot of sense. When you take into account other cpus, like the Ryzen 7 7700X, priced at around 260 ish, buying this cpu doesn't make a lot of sense. This is because, for the most part, straight out of the box the Ryzen 7 7700X (the predecessor) performs on average the same, if in some cases slightly better. At around 50ish gbp cheaper. Now, as far as I'm aware the whole reason why this cpu was actually released was beacause of the negative reviews AMD recieved for the 7000s series being so hot. This cpu does keep it cool, drawing only 65 W from straight out of the box, which matches the performance of the 7700X. Now, there is a feature that enables you to draw more power to the cpu, if you enable the pbo option in the BIOS. When you do this, the cpu performs (I think around 10-15% better) then it originally did. This is good as it gives it a significant performance increase, which (I think) outperforms it's predeccesor. However, this does make the cpu run hotter, maybe not as hot as the Ryzen 7 7700X, but still in the mid 70s to the mid 80s (from what I've tested - Cinebench r24). Now should you buy this cpu? If the price stays at around 300 gpb, then personally, unless you use the feature that enables more power to be drawn, then I'd stick with the Ryzen 7 7700X as you're getting roughly the same performance for cheaper. (You would have to do a bit more research into the performance difference after you draw more power, compared to the Ryzen 7 7700X). If the price drops to the same price as the 7700X, then I'd say go for it, it's all around a good cpu and it's more efficient in power and core usage (I think) for a decent price. If you wanted to gain the best performance (exluding the 9800x3d, if you can find one then I'd get one of those instead lol) then I'd say spend the extra 100gpb ish and get the 7800x3d, it also has the 3d cache which will help future proof your system. In conclusion, this is a good cpu but I don't think it's particularly good value, as you can definetly find better deals on the 7700X and the 7800x3d, which perform the same or better in games, but all round, this cpu is good and does perform well (it just doesn't really fit in). EXTRA: I've also read that the RAM speed compatibility on this cpu is better than the 7700X, as overclocking your speeds is more stable when using the 9700X, which can be useful for many reasons.
Z**I
Great cpu
I'm very happy with this cpu. It works perfect with my 5070ti ( 0 bottleneck) It's easy to install. The only thing I don't like about them is the cut design they have. It really makes you anxious when you apply thermal paste on it. Overall great cpu
E**K
en serin işlemcilerden
işlemciyi alırken tereddütlerim vardı r7 7800x3d ile arasında kalmıştım işlemciyi 4k dan aşşağı kullanmadığım için x3d nin bir önemi yok 9800x3d bile alsam aynı performansı alacağım 105w kullanıyorum 61 dereceyi geçmiyor elimde 240mm thermalright sıvı soğutucu var memnunum.
س**ي
ممتاز
ممتاز واصلي
C**.
An extremly underared CPU
A get just 3-5 less then the 9800X3D in Pathtraced games and in Last of US 2 i got 18 fps more and 28fps more with PBO enabled. This CPU saved me 2300 SEK by switching from the X3D and still I have an RTX5080.
L**.
CPU moderna e affidabile
o assemblato un PC completamente nuovo da qualche settimana scegliendo l’AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, e posso dire che è stata una scelta eccellente. Il sistema risulta estremamente reattivo e stabile in ogni scenario d’uso. Gli 8 core e 16 thread offrono ottime prestazioni sia in gaming che in applicazioni produttive. Il boost di frequenza entra in modo rapido e costante, garantendo fluidità anche con carichi elevati e multitasking intenso. Nessun rallentamento, anche sotto stress prolungato. Il TDP da 65W è uno dei punti di forza: consumi contenuti e temperature sempre sotto controllo, ideali per un PC moderno silenzioso ed efficiente, anche con raffreddamento ad aria. Il socket AM5 assicura compatibilità con le tecnologie più recenti e una buona prospettiva di upgrade futuri. I 40MB di cache contribuiscono a migliorare le prestazioni complessive, soprattutto in gaming. Dopo alcune settimane di utilizzo quotidiano, il PC si è dimostrato affidabile, veloce e ben bilanciato. In gioco mantiene FPS stabili, mentre in ambito produttivo risponde sempre in modo pronto. Ottima CPU per chi sta assemblando un PC nuovo e vuole prestazioni elevate con consumi ridotti. Consigliata senza esitazioni per gaming e produttività.
V**K
Trusted seller, amazing delivery experience
Received the product safe and sound. Nothing but the best from amazon. Works like a gem. Thank you amazon.
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