AMD Ryzen 7 9700X “Zen 5” 8-Core Desktop Processor Leaked and Features Strong Single-Core Performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core “Zen 5” Desktop CPU Leaks, Almost Touches 5.6GHz With PBO Enabled
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X “100-000001404” is intended for the general audience and is equipped with an 8-core processor with 16 threads, a base clock of 3.8 GHz, a boost clock of up to 5.5 GHz, 40 MB cache (1 CCD with 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2) and a low TDP of 65W, which is also much lower than the 105W TDP of its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7700X.
The Ryzen 7 7700X has a 105W part, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a 65W part, which is almost half its TDP, and this means that the clocks are slightly affected, the base clock is -700 MHz lower, but the boost clock is rated at +100 MHz. For the 65W SKU, AMD recommends using a premium air cooler for optimal performance, but even with such a low TDP, AMD ensures that enthusiasts won’t miss out on OC and tuning features like the Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 chips. All the goodies like the higher-end Ryzen 9 SKUs based on Zen 5 core architecture.
As you can see in the log above, the CPU ran up to 5570 MHz or 5.6 GHz, which is about 100 MHz faster than its official boost clock of 5500 MHz. This would indicate that the chip was running with PBO enabled, allowing for faster performance than is possible with the default specification.
In terms of performance tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-core desktop CPU was also tested on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E HERO motherboard, as was yesterday’s Ryzen 9 9900X leak. The platform used 32 GB of DDR5-6000 memory, which is a sweet “1:1: config for the Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” CPU. The chip was tested in the Geekbench benchmark.
In terms of performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scored 3,312 points in single-core and 16,431 points in multi-core tests. Again, this is a stunning performance in the single-core tests, where the chip beats the Intel Core i9-14900KS 6.2GHz chip by 4% and is 14% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7700X.
When it comes to multi-core scores, the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 9700X delivers an 8% increase over its predecessor. The score is about the same as the Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 9 7900, which are 65W TDP configured SKUs, and the Ryzen 7 9700X is expected to have the same TDP, unless the red team goes with the higher 120W TDP we reported earlier. . The CPU doesn’t come close to the Core i7-14700K, which should be its competitor, but it looks like it’s proving to be more of a competitor to the Core i5-14600K in multi-threaded workloads.
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- Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 7 7700X (single core): +14%
- Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 7 7700X (Multi-Core): +8%
This is a very strong result for an 8-core CPU, especially single-core performance, which should lead to a nice boost in gaming performance. AMD’s Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” desktop processors, including the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X, hit shelves again later this month on the AM5 platform, so stay tuned for some action.
AMD Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Desktop Processor Specifications:
| The name of the CPU | Architecture | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | Caches | Graphics (integrated) | Memory support | TDP | Price (MSRP) |
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| Ryzen 9 9950X3D? | Zen 5 | 16/32 | TBD | 128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | TBD | TBD |
| Ryzen 9 9950X | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | 170W | $649? |
| Ryzen 9 9900X3D? | Zen 5 | 24. 12 | TBD | 128 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | TBD | TBD |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | Zen 5 | 24. 12 | 4.4 / 5.6 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $549? |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D? | Zen 5 | 8/16 | TBD | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | TBD | TBD |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | 65W/120W? | $399? |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.9 / 5.4 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CU | DDR5-5600 | 65W | $299? |
News source: Benchleaks