We examined the latest 8-core processor in AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700 series, and it left a much stronger impression on us compared to the original X model. The newer version boasts superior performance and a much more reasonable thermal design power (TDP) rating of 65W. This means lower temperatures while still enjoying the advantages of the Ryzen 7000 architecture.
AMD has recently launched the non-X variant of their Ryzen 7000 series processor lineup. This latest release is not designed for high-performance tasks but comes with a more user-friendly 65W TDP. The Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 SKUs have been introduced by AMD. The power consumption of these processors has been decreased from 170W to 65W, marking a significant difference from the current models, apart from a lower clock frequency. Among these processors, the Ryzen 9 7900 stands out with its 12 cores and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz, which is 200 MHz lower than the X model. Priced a, this processor offers a saving compared to the prevailing market rate. Similarly, the Ryzen 7 7700, an 8-core processor, boasts a boost speed of 5.3 GHz, just 100 MHz below the X model. With an MSRP of, it presents a saving of. The Ryzen 5 7600, rumored to be priced at, is cheaper than the X model. Despite a maximum frequency of 5.1 GHz, this model sacrifices 200 MHz of boost frequency. Notably, all processors in the non-X series come unlocked on the multiplier.
AMD has officially introduced its first ZEN4-based Ryzen 7000 processors. Although there have been some updated graphics cards released this year, there hasn’t been much else in terms of new component hardware. However, the year is expected to end on a high note with new products from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA. Throughout the summer, almost all specifications of the products that were launched today somehow got leaked. Today’s focus is on the processor and motherboards. The new 5nm FinFET fabrication technique used in the desktop CPU, along with improved performance and higher power efficiency, are some of the key highlights of this new processor generation. More details on the AM5 motherboards for these models are now available, along with the introduction of AMD EXPO, a new automatic RAM SPD standard. The AMD Ryzen 7000 series, which includes the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900(X), the Ryzen 7 7700(X), and the Ryzen 5 7600(X), is now available for purchase. The base and boost clock speeds of the four new CPU types have been significantly increased compared to their predecessors. Unlike Intel, Zen4 does not have a hybrid design and only features big/P(erformance) cores. It remains to be seen if AMD will ever introduce hybrid (big/small) cores. Some argue that this design would require significant work on the Windows scheduler for Windows 11, as workloads may not easily adapt to a hybrid design, especially on mobile platforms where efficiency is crucial. The AMD series 7000 processor, which comes with a new socket, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0 support, necessitates the purchase of a new motherboard. AMD has paired these processors with a 600-series chipset (X670E, X670, B650E, and B650), with the ‘E’ suffix indicating Extreme. Each processor chip now includes an inbuilt RDNA2 integrated graphics processor, as well as support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. This setup is expected to deliver exceptional performance for gaming and creator workloads, given its high positioning. In this evaluation, we will examine the Ryzen 7 7700 with its eight cores. This processor may be ideal for individuals who engage in a lot of video or content creation, as its outstanding performance and efficiency make it a strong contender in this field.