Ever since the launch of Intel"s new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processor lineup, which impressed Neowin with its tremendous value, rival AMD has been seen dropping prices of various Ryzen processors. First it was the 9800X3D which hit $420, followed by the 9900X and 9900X3D that reached $320 and $450, respectively, and then the 9700X which hit $265.
However, it looks like a deal that is even better has dropped, as the 12-core 7900X is now on sale for its lowest ever price of just $200, making it an absolutely insane value and a potential Intel 270K Plus killer (purchase link under the specs table down below).
Unlike the previously covered 9000 series deals, the 7900X is based on Zen 4, so it is a little less efficient, and it does not properly support memory speeds beyond 6000MT/s. However, performance is quite good, and with 12 cores at your disposal, gaming and productivity will be a breeze. The productivity performance is on par with the 270K Plus or better, and the gaming performance should be better than the same-priced 250K Plus.
The technical specifications of the AMD Ryzen 7900X are given in the table below:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Raphael) |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA1718) |
| Process | 5 nm (CCD) 6 nm (I/O Die) |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz |
| Max Boost Clock | Up to 5.6 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB total |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| TDP | 170 W |
| Max Temperature (TjMax) | 95–100°C |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max default Memory Speed | Up to DDR5-5200 |
| ECC Support | Yes (platform dependent) |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 |
| iGPU Frequency | Up to 2.2 GHz |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | Up to 24 |
| Chipset Support | X670E, X670, B650E, B650 |
| Instruction Sets | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, SSE4.2, AES, FMA3 |
| Virtualization | AMD-V |
| Cooler Included | No |
Get it at the link below:
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor (100-100000589WOF): $199.99 (Sold and Shipped by Woot US & Fulfilled by Amazon) (Was: $316)
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