AMD has introduced the Ryzen 9 7900, a 65W non-X variant that delivers exceptional performance and maintains low temperatures. Alongside the Ryzen 7 7700, this particular model has the potential to become a top seller within the current Ryzen 7000 lineup. The latest addition to AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series is the non-X version, designed to offer a more power-efficient option with a 65W TDP. The lineup includes the Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 SKUs. These processors have a reduced power consumption of 65W compared to the previous 170W models, with the main difference being a lower clock frequency. The Ryzen 9 7900, featuring 12 cores and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz, is slightly less powerful than its X counterpart by 200 MHz. Priced at, it offers a saving compared to other models on the market. The Ryzen 7 7700, with an 8-core configuration and a boost speed of 5.3 GHz, is only 100 MHz slower than the X variant. At an MSRP of, it provides a saving. The Ryzen 5 7600, rumored to be priced at, offers a discount compared to the X model. Despite a lower boost frequency of 5.1 GHz, this 6-core processor remains an attractive option. Notably, all processors in the non-X series are unlocked on the multiplier, providing users with more flexibility in overclocking.
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 hardware components. However, the year is expected to end on a high note with the launch of 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 processors and motherboards. The new 5nm FinFET fabrication technique used in the processors, which is a first for a desktop CPU, along with improved performance and higher power efficiency, are some of the key highlights of this new processor generation. More details about 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 models like the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900(X), the Ryzen 7 7700(X), and the Ryzen 5 7600(X), is now officially launched. 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 features only 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 processors, which come with a new socket, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0 support, will require users to purchase a new motherboard. These processors are paired 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 combination is expected to deliver exceptional performance for gaming and creator workloads, given its high positioning. In this evaluation, we will be examining the Ryzen 9 7900 with its twelve cores. This processor may be ideal for users who engage in a lot of video or content creation, as its outstanding performance and features make it a strong contender in this segment.