Ryzen 7 9700X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

7,413 Rank: 45
Rank Name Score Visual
41 Ryzen 9 7945HX 7,443
+0.4%
42 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 7,439
+0.4%
43 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 7,432
+0.3%
44 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 7,427
+0.2%
45 Ryzen 7 9700X 7,413
46 Core i9-12900KS 7,412
+-0%
47 Ryzen 9 7900 7,324
-1.2%
48 Core i9-14900HX 7,300
-1.5%
49 Ryzen AI Max 390 7,265
-2%
50 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 7,252
-2.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,105 Rank: 91
Rank Name Score Visual
87 EPYC 7742 7,153
+0.7%
88 Ryzen 9 7945HX 7,146
+0.6%
89 Ryzen 9 7900 7,139
+0.5%
90 Xeon w5-3435X 7,125
+0.3%
91 Ryzen 7 9700X 7,105
92 Core i9-14900HX 7,103
+-0%
93 Core i9-9980XE 7,102
+-0%
94 Core i9-9960X 7,073
-0.5%
95 Xeon Gold 6430 7,063
-0.6%
96 Xeon w5-2465X 7,061
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,618 Rank: 31
Rank Name Score Visual
27 Core i7-13700K 7,670
+0.7%
28 Ryzen 9 7900X 7,642
+0.3%
29 Ryzen 9 7945HX 7,641
+0.3%
30 Core i9-13900F 7,622
+0.1%
31 Ryzen 7 9700X 7,618
32 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 7,614
-0.1%
33 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 7,593
-0.3%
34 Core i9-12900KS 7,578
-0.5%
35 Ryzen 9 7900X3D 7,526
-1.2%
36 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 7,515
-1.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,826 Rank: 126
Rank Name Score Visual
122 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,844
+0.3%
123 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,842
+0.3%
124 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,830
+0.1%
125 Xeon w5-3425 5,830
+0.1%
126 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,826
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
-0.2%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
-0.3%
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
-0.3%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
-1%
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
-1.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,720 Rank: 159
Rank Name Score Visual
155 Xeon Gold 6148 5,729
+0.2%
156 Xeon Gold 6154 5,726
+0.1%
157 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,723
+0.1%
158 Xeon W-3245M 5,720
+0%
159 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,720
160 Core i9-9990XE 5,715
-0.1%
161 Core i9-12900 5,693
-0.5%
162 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,692
-0.5%
163 Ryzen 7 8700G 5,678
-0.7%
164 Xeon W-2191B 5,669
-0.9%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 9700X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,888 Rank: 113
Rank Name Score Visual
109 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,957
+1.2%
110 Core i9-14900HX 5,952
+1.1%
111 Core i9-12900KS 5,937
+0.8%
112 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,924
+0.6%
113 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,888
114 Ryzen 9 5950X 5,887
+-0%
115 Core i9-13900 5,883
-0.1%
116 Core i9-14900 5,882
-0.1%
117 Core i9-13900HX 5,879
-0.2%
118 Core i9-12900K 5,848
-0.7%

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Ryzen 7 9700X Details

For desktop users seeking a high-performance CPU with strong single-core efficiency and integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X stands out as a compelling option. Launched in August 2024, this processor is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture and designed for Socket AM5 platforms. While it is not the newest release in the market, its performance and feature set place it firmly in the upper tier of consumer desktop processors as of early 2026.

The Ryzen 7 9700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), which effectively doubles the thread count. It operates at a base clock of 3.8 GHz and can boost up to 5.5 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. Manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, the chip integrates 8.315 billion transistors and includes 32 MB of L3 cache, contributing to its strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

Equipped with Radeon Graphics, the processor supports up to four display outputs and delivers sufficient integrated graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel interface, rated at up to 5600 MT/s, and offers a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstations and professional environments where data integrity is critical.

The Ryzen 7 9700X supports a range of advanced features, including AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, ensuring compatibility with modern software and efficient handling of encryption, multimedia, and virtualization workloads. It also features a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for a high-performance desktop processor, and includes an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 7 9700X achieves an overall score of 7413, placing it at #45 among 2060 CPUs. It scores 7618 in single-core performance, ranking #31, and 7105 in multicore performance, ranking #91. These results place it ahead of several Intel Core i9 and Ryzen 9 models, including the Core i9-14900HX and Core i9-12900KS, but behind higher-tier processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Core Ultra 9 285K. The processor's strongest performance is in single-core tasks, where it competes closely with top-tier Intel and AMD offerings.

As of February 2026, the Ryzen 7 9700X is well-positioned for enthusiasts and professionals who require a balance of power, efficiency, and integrated graphics. Its performance places it among the top 50 desktop processors overall, with a strong presence in single-core leaderboards. While it may not match the raw multicore power of the latest Threadripper or Xeon models, its combination of high clock speeds, modern architecture, and value proposition makes it an excellent choice for high-end gaming, content creation, and general productivity workloads.
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (unlocked)
Core Name: Granite Ridge
Socket: Socket AM5
Package: FC-LGA1718
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 30.518 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 4 nm
Die Area: 70.6 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V AVX-512 SMT
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