Ryzen™ 7 9700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

By far the best thing about the Ryzen 7 9700X is just how incredibly cool it runs, especially compared to the 7000-series. It truly doesn't need anything besides a simple air cooler for incredibly stable performance right out of the box. Considering that Intel's apparently been having serious overheating and stability issues with its most recent processors, AMD is the way to go right now for gaming and productivity. Can you do better for gaming? Well, yes, because the Ryzen 7 9800X3D exists if you absolutely must have the best regardless of cost. But the latter is overkill for the moment -- you can get extremely high frame rates on even the most demanding titles with the 9700X with no issue. Highly recommended as an overall awesome CPU. I'm very pleased I went with this particular model for my new rig.

Wanted to buy a 9800X3D, but they went out of stock right as I went to buy, so I opted for the 9700X. Managed to pick this up for $285 via an Amazon deal, and it has more than paid itself off. It's not an X3D CPU, so its gaming performance isn't going to win any awards, but what is there is still fantastic. I have only managed to max out this CPU in Blender and synthetic tests, not games: sandbox games, open worlds (e.g. Abiotic Factor), and VR—including Into the Radius 2, which runs in UE5—just can't push this CPU to its limit. If your primary focus is gaming and cores/thread counts don't need to reach the stars, buy the Ryzen 5 9600X, the older 7600X3D, or even wait for the upcoming 9600X3D. The 9600X and 9700X are nearly identical in gaming. I bought the 9700X only because I need multithread performance and the 9800X3D was not available for two months. Perhaps the 9700X's one true advantage over the 9800X3D is its TDP; this is a 65W CPU, whereas the 9800X3D is 120W. Besides consuming less power, the thermal load is more easily managed. I had a weird issue for a while where this CPU would spike to its TJMax and throttle when I opened File Explorer, but that was caused by my motherboard having an outdated BIOS, and has since been fixed. This CPU does not include a stock cooler, but this is a plus in my book; I quite enjoyed the Wraith Prism, but other Wraith coolers leave a lot to be desired. I happen to have an AiO on my CPU (Cooler Master PL240 FLUX), but for those on a budget, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin is $30-$40 and will do just as good. This CPU does average high temps; normal idle temps can reach 50°C. This feels really weird, but after the BIOS update, high-load temps take a while to reach 80°. I cannot give overclocking feedback, but it can overclock. PBO can give a little extra performance if necessary, but I have not enabled it yet, and don't intend to for the foreseeable future.

I haven't built a decent desktop since 2008. I thought it was about time to build a new one. I went with a Gigabyte Aorus Pro, with this AMD Ryzen 7 9700X. Couldn't be happier! It over clocks great (5.38GHz on all cores), temps are really good, it's fast, and I think it is a great balance between price and performance. It has performed very well on all of the benchmarks I have tried. I don't game and my new graphics card just died, so I've been using the onboard graphics. It has been performing quite well for my needs.

I have two of these and they are work-horses! Pay attention to the motherboard vendors' notes about BIOS upgrades and what they do, especially AGESA version upgrades. Solid Central-Processing-Unit!

It arrived in excellent condition (Took more than a month to arrive, but that's on Amazon's horrible shipping times) I built my rig just a week ago but so far it works flawlessly. I may update this review later.

Very good and fast CPU for streaming and gaming future upgrades with AM5 socket

The Ryzen 7 9700X has been a good upgrade for my PC. This 8-core, 16-thread processor delivers a balance of gaming performance and productivity. I can run most games at a consistent 150 FPS. Whether I’m playing graphically intense AAA titles or editing video, everything runs smooth as silk. One of the standout features is its low TDP, which makes it incredibly easy to cool. Even during extended gaming sessions, the temps stay well under 85°C with a standard air cooler. No need for an elaborate cooling setup—it’s efficient and reliable right out of the box. The unlocked design also offers room for tweaking, and I’ve had no issues with stability during overclocking. It’s perfect for gaming, streaming, and even productivity tasks like video editing. If you’re looking for a processor that balances power, efficiency, and value, the Ryzen 7 9700X is an good choice. I couldn’t be happier with its performance

Used this for my latest build. I was wary of stepping down from a 12-core, but the difference is negligible - unless you rely on the CPU graphics for high-intensity purposes. But with a good GPU, RAM, MB, no worries. It stands up to my 12-core with similar specs. In a build with 64GB RAM, RTX 3060 12GB GPU, ASUS PRIME MB, 1000W PSU Oh, and a lot lower power consumption than its cousin, on a nearly identical build (different ASUS MB and dual GPU), the 12-core Eyzen 7900X. (And cheaper than the 9900X.)

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A get just 3-5 less then the 9800X3D in Pathtraced games and in Last of US 2 i got 18 fps more and 28fps more with PBO enabled. This CPU saved me 2300 SEK by switching from the X3D and still I have an RTX5080.

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o assemblato un PC completamente nuovo da qualche settimana scegliendo l’AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, e posso dire che è stata una scelta eccellente. Il sistema risulta estremamente reattivo e stabile in ogni scenario d’uso. Gli 8 core e 16 thread offrono ottime prestazioni sia in gaming che in applicazioni produttive. Il boost di frequenza entra in modo rapido e costante, garantendo fluidità anche con carichi elevati e multitasking intenso. Nessun rallentamento, anche sotto stress prolungato. Il TDP da 65W è uno dei punti di forza: consumi contenuti e temperature sempre sotto controllo, ideali per un PC moderno silenzioso ed efficiente, anche con raffreddamento ad aria. Il socket AM5 assicura compatibilità con le tecnologie più recenti e una buona prospettiva di upgrade futuri. I 40MB di cache contribuiscono a migliorare le prestazioni complessive, soprattutto in gaming. Dopo alcune settimane di utilizzo quotidiano, il PC si è dimostrato affidabile, veloce e ben bilanciato. In gioco mantiene FPS stabili, mentre in ambito produttivo risponde sempre in modo pronto. Ottima CPU per chi sta assemblando un PC nuovo e vuole prestazioni elevate con consumi ridotti. Consigliata senza esitazioni per gaming e produttività.

UPDATE: I'm still very satisfied with the CPU. It works really well and holds its performance. However, this CPU is not recommended for Battlefield 6. I have a CPU bottleneck since release. That being said, many Ryzen CPUs have a CPU bottleneck in BF6 which is utterly disappointing. The RTX 5070 in 1440P uses 80% while the CPU uses 50% and when following the enhanced overlay metrics, the frames calculated by the CPU are consistently lower than by the GPU. Around 15%-20% lower. I don't think that's the fault of the CPU as even top tier like the 9800X3D experience issues, but rather the game itself. I still recommend the CPU but if you wanna play a lot of Battlefield 6 you might want to look for Intel CPUs. I built my new computer and went with the 9700x. While this CPU has received not the best reviews it's a great CPU. When it comes to gaming the 9700X3D is king followed by the 7800X3D. However, in Canada the prices are so inflated that it ain't worth the additional $150 for the 7800X3D unless you really have money to spend or play competitive. I paired this beauty with an 840P Mainboard that I got on sale for $177. It's a good combo. It has no issues supporting 48GB of 6000Mhz Ram running consistently at 6000 MHz. I'm using my computer for work and gaming. The 9700x is a fast CPU for all sorts of productivity like coding, processing, editing and office work. Gaming performance is great. Paired with RTX 5070 this makes it a great combo. A much faster GPU might lead to bottleneck, but if you pay $2000 for a GPU I'm sure you can afford a better CPU too. I usually prefer Intel and prices for a 14700KF or 265KF Ultra are somewhat similar to the AMD. AMD Mainboards are easily $50-100 cheaper. On top Intel's 14xxx series has up to this day issues with overheating. Compared to the Ryzen 9700X whose performance is slightly below the 14700k it runs very cool and is extremely power efficient. AMD also added two new modes 95W and 105W power mode can be selected in BIOS. AMD extended warranty for higher Watt modes which is very consumer friendly. I went with the 105W for now and paired with a Peerless Assassin 120 it runs at max 75 degrees while gaming. I'm very satisfied with the 9700X. I'm usually an Intel user but AMD delivered here. For someone who had a i5 10600k before it's a big upgrade. An upgrade from a Ryzen 7700x or Intel's 13th gen seems unnecessary as the performance gains are marginal. I understand the X3D hype but the X3D CPUs are consistently slower in productivity yet excel in gaming performance. With overclocking and fast RAM the 9700X gets pretty much the same performance as the 7800X3D for less money. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and the 9700X offers excellent value for money and strikes the perfect balance between gaming and productivity performance.