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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

verified 2026-10-13 Specs from AMD processor specifications. Also known as: ryzen 9 7900x, amd ryzen 9 7900x, 7900x, 100-100000589wof, 100-000000589.

Specs

socketAM5
cores12
tdp w170
memory typeDDR5
stock coolernone (not included)

Fits

  • CPU socket AMD Socket AM5 (CPU socket, LGA1718)
    AMD desktop socket for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors; DDR5 memory only.

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Good to know
  • AMD: all Socket AM5 motherboards (600 and 800 series chipsets) are compatible with all Socket AM5 processors.
  • AMD: a BIOS update may be required for Ryzen 8000 and 9000 series processors on 600-series (X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620) boards.
  • AM5 is DDR5-only; DDR4 memory from an AM4 build cannot be reused.
  • AM5 processors do not fit AM4 boards.

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