AMD has just launched its latest generation of the desktop processors. The new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs were highly anticipated across the globe by professionals, gamers, and even enthusiasts. So let’s have a look at their pricing, specs, and features.
Team Red has just announced four new processors that target different price range and offer varying performance and functionality. This series starts from Ryzen 5 7600X, followed by the Ryzen 7 7700X and the Ryzen 9 7950X, and lastly, the top end Ryzen 9 7950X CPU. Notably, the Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors also comes with support for new socket AM5 platform. This supports dual channel DDR5 memory, up to 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and will be supported by the company till 2025 and beyond.
While the Ryzen 5 7600X is the entry model for now, it is still quite a powerful processor. It is the successor to the popular last gen Ryzen 5 5600X model and also features a 6 core and 12 threads CPU with a base frequency of 4.7GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.4GHz. This model also has a total TDP of 105W and has a total cache of 38MB. The Ryzen 7 7700X is where the higher end model starts, with 8 cores and 16 threads and a base frequency of 4.5GHz and boost clock speed of 5.4GHz. This processor also has a 105W TDP and has 40MB of total cache.
The Ryzen 9 series starts with the Ryzen 9 7900X, which is the top end model for most customers. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads with a base frequency of 4.7GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.6GHz. With these specs, it is clear that apart from great gaming performance, the processor will likely be an attractive option for creative professionals and even productivity based users. This CPU has a 170W TDP and has a 76MB total cache.
Lastly, there is the true flagship Ryzen 9 7950X processor that offers a whopping 16 cores and 32 threads with a 4.5GHz base frequency and a 5.7GHz boost clock speed. It also has a 170W TDP and will offer 80MB total cache. As per official notes, AMD claims that this processor will offer up to 47% improved energy efficiency over some of its rivals. Additionally, it can also outperform the competition by up to 57 percent in the V-Ray Render.
Another notable announcement alongside the new processor is the AMD EXPO Technology. Through this technology, users can boost gaming performance by up to 11 percent depending on the game you’re playing. EXPO basically provides advanced DDR5 overclocking profile settings. The technology would also boost gaming performance by using pre configured overclocking settings.
The new AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors is set to go on sale starting from 27th September 2022. Pricing for the new CPUs starts from 299 US Dollars for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Ryzen 7 7700X has a price tag of 399 US Dollars, while the higher end Ryzen 9 7900X costs 549 US Dollars. The flagship Ryzen 9 7950X processor has a steep price tag of 699 US Dollars.
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