AMD Ryzen 7 7700X – 8-Core 4.5 GHz – Socket AM5 – 105W Desktop Processor
Brand | AMD |
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Processors Type | Desktop |
Series | Ryzen 7 7000 Series |
Name | Ryzen 7 7700X |
Model | 100-100000591WOF |
CPU Socket Type | Socket AM5 |
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# of Cores | 8-Core |
# of Threads | 16 |
Operating Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.4 GHz |
L3 Cache | 32MB |
Manufacturing Tech | 5nm |
64-Bit Support | Yes |
Memory Channel | 2 |
Max Memory Size | 128 GB |
ECC Memory | Supported |
Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
PCI Express Revision | 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 |
Thermal Design Power | 105W |
Cooling Device | Cooling device not included – Processor Only |
Windows 11 | Supported |
Date First Available | September 27, 2022 |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Overview
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X bears many resemblances to AMD’s flagship processor, the Ryzen 9 7950X. Both chips are manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm process and employ AMD’s Zen 4 architecture. They are also constructed with chiplets, allowing for easy scalability.
Each Zen 4 CPU die consists of eight CPU cores, and while the Ryzen 9 7950X incorporates two dies, totaling 16 cores, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has only one die, giving it a total of eight cores.
All eight CPU cores support simultaneous multithreading (SMT), enabling them to handle two threads each, resulting in a combined total of 16 active threads. The CPU die also includes 32MB of L3 cache and an additional 8MB of L2 cache, divided into 512K portions among the CPU cores.
In terms of power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has a thermal design power (TDP) rating of 105 watts, which is lower than the Ryzen 9 7950X’s 170-watt TDP. However, due to its fewer cores, this discrepancy is unlikely to significantly impact the chip’s performance. The clock speeds of the 7700X are set slightly lower compared to its counterpart.
In addition, AMD has integrated a graphics processor (IGP) into the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, utilizing the RDNA 2 graphics architecture. The IGP comprises two compute units with a total of 128 stream processors, eight TMUs, and three ROPs. Fabricated on TSMC’s 6nm process, this graphics core can reach speeds as high as 2.2GHz.
Unlike previous models, the Ryzen 7 7700X does not include a CPU cooler in the package. Additionally, with the Zen 4 chips, AMD has introduced a new AM5 socket and platform that relocate the CPU pins to the motherboard. As depicted above, the CPU features contacts on the LGA-style chip, resembling recent Intel processors. This marks a new design approach for AMD’s mainstream chips with the Ryzen 7000 series.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, an 8-core/16-thread processor priced at $400, competing directly with Intel’s Core i7-12700K (8P+4E). Despite Intel’s Hybrid architecture and E-cores, AMD remains confident in its processors’ ability to surpass Intel’s offerings. AMD believes that its core-count advantage can overcome any deficits and outperform Intel.
The Ryzen 7 7700X’s homogeneous core design, confined to a single CCD, ensures optimal performance for applications that do not heavily rely on parallelization, such as gaming and content creation tools. Additionally, AMD is the first to introduce CPU-attached PCIe Gen 5 NVMe storage, avoiding the utilization of PEG lanes.
With an increased PCIe lane budget, motherboard manufacturers can now incorporate up to two CPU-attached Gen 5 NVMe devices, in addition to three chipset-attached Gen 4 devices.
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