AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
AMD revealed the new Ryzen 7000 Series of desktop Processors, which are based on the new AM5 Platform and Zen 4 architecture, ushering in the next era of high performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators. Featuring up to 16 cores, and 32 threads and is built on an optimized, high-performance, TSMC 5nm process node.
AMD announced the four CPUs are the 7950X, the 7900X, the 7700X, and the 7600X. These have similar core and thread counts as the initial wave of Ryzen 5000 releases 5950X, 5900, 5800X and 5600X but with better boost frequency.
At the top is the Ryzen 9 7950X, a 16-core, 32-threads processor capable of boosting up to 5.7GHz and with 4.2GHz base clock. It features 80MB of total cache capacity and has a TDP of 170W.
Next is the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 7900X, which has a boost clock of 5.6GHz and a base clock of 4.7GHz. It has 76MB of total cache and a TDP of 170W.
The third model in the line-up is the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 7700X. It has a boost clock of 5.4GHz and a base clock of 4.5GHz. It has 40MB of total cache capacity and a TDP of 105W.
Lastly, there’s the Ryzen 5 7600X. It features 6-cores, 12-threads and has a boost clock of up to 5.3GHz and a base clock of 4.7GHz. It has 38MB total cache capacity and 105W TDP.
With the introduction of the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, AMD also unveiled the new Socket AM5 platform, offering cutting-edge connectivity features like
dual-channel DDR5 memory. The AM5 platform also includes up to 24 PCIe® 5.0 lanes, making it AMD’s most expansive desktop platform to date. Support for new and evolving technologies like PCIe® Gen 5 and DDR5 memory empowers users to grow with their Socket AM5 solution, which AMD will support with platform longevity through 2025 and beyond.
The new Socket AM5 motherboard family features four new chipsets, giving users the power and flexibility to choose the exact features they want. The four chipsets feature:
AMD X670 Extreme: Bringing the most connectivity and extreme overclocking capabilities11Â with PCIe 5.0 support for graphics and storage
AMD X670: Supporting enthusiast overclocking with PCIe® 5.0 support for storage and optional graphics support
AMD B650E: Designed for performance users with PCIe® 5.0 storage support and optional graphics support
AMD B650: Designed for mainstream users with support for DDR5 memory and optional PCIe® 5.0 support
