AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, 8C/16T, 3.80-5.50GHz, boxed ohne Kühler

Grundsätzlich gilt: Mit der AGESA 1.2.0.2 versetzt AMD die aktuelle AM5-Plattform zusammen mit den Ryzen-9000-Prozessoren in einen Zustand, den sie zum Start der Zen-5-Modell hätte haben sollen. Aspekte wie das höhere Overclocking-Potential für DDR5 mit bis zu 8.000 MT/s und mehr konnten wir uns zwar noch nicht selbst anschauen, die Tests der aktuellen AGESA-Version im Netz zeigen aber, dass AMD auch hier nachgebessert hat. Zusammen mit den AMD-spezifischen Optimierungen von Windows 11 hätte es ein fast perfekter Start werden können, wenn man nicht mit Brechstange versucht hätte, diesen schon im August über die Bühne zu bekommen. Wir hoffen AMD lernt aus seinen Fehlern und macht es beim nächsten Mal besser!

Nachdem der Ryzen 7 9700X und der Ryzen 5 9600X auf Basis der neuen Zen-5-Mikroarchitektur im ausführlichen Test von PCGH unter Windows 11 nicht ganz das halten konnten, was AMD zuvor versprochen hatte, muss sich die größere der beiden CPUs jetzt auch unter Linux beweisen.

Nach einer unerwarteten Verschiebung sind die neuen Ryzen-9000-Prozessoren nun endlich da. PCGH testet zuerst den Achtkerner Ryzen 7 9700X und den Sechskerner Ryzen 5 9600X. Freuen Sie sich auf einen großen Leistungs- und Effizienzvergleich in zahlreichen Benchmarks.

Wie schlagen sich die neuen CPUs Ryzen 5 9600X und Ryzen 7 9700X im Gaming auf einer Grafikkarte vom Typ Radeon RX 7900 XTX im Vergleich zur GeForce RTX 4090? Wie reagieren die CPUs auf schnelleren Speicher bis hinauf zu DDR5-8000 in Spielen? Der Test liefert die Antworten.

Auf die schmerzliche Verschiebung folgt nun ein zweigeteilter Start: Zen 5 debütiert im Desktop in Form des AMD Ryzen 5 9600X und Ryzen 7 9700X. Daraus ergibt sich ein angepasstes Testumfeld, dem ComputerBase mit Vergleichen zu 7600X, 7700, 7700X und 7800X3D Rechnung trägt. Dabei gibt es im Test so einige Überraschungen.

In zwei Artikeln sind wir bereits auf die Details der Zen-5-Architektur eingegangen und haben uns den Aufbau des SoCs in Form von Granite Ridge (Ryzen 9000) und Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300) angeschaut. Damit sollten beide Plattformen im Hinblick auf die Theorie abgearbeitet sein und wir können uns auf das konzentrieren, was die meisten von uns hauptsächlich interessiert: Die Leistung. AMD fügte hier aber noch einen Zwischenstopp ein, denn der Marktstart wurde vom 31. Juli auf den 8., bzw. 15. August verschoben. Heute geht es zumindest mit den ersten beiden Modellen los: Dem Ryzen 5 9600X und dem Ryzen 7 9700X.

We recently published our reviews of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors powered by the Zen 5 architecture. These new chips offer contemporary levels of performance in their market segments, and are highly efficient, thanks to AMD building them on the low-power 4 nm TSMC N4P process, to the extent that AMD rated them with 65 W TDP. AMD advertised a roughly 16% IPC increase for Zen 5 over the previous Zen 4 architecture, and while we are fully aware that IPC doesn't linearly scale with gaming performance, we were a bit surprised to find that the 9700X and 9600X are no more than 3% faster than their predecessors in the most CPU-bottlenecked 720p gaming benchmarks.

So again, I’m now currently in pain for having to go through all of that. It’s never a fun task reviewing or talking about something that has such close performance to something else, as it just becomes somewhat pointless, but you guys wanted it, so I was happy to oblige, because what am I if not at your mercy. Good time to plug our Patreon I suppose. In all seriousness, this is pretty much how I expected things to go, and it was right on the money. The 9700X has an impressive IPC improvement, but in gaming, that doesn’t equate to much, if anything. I still stand by my original statement that the 9700X is a bit underwhelming and isn’t worth the money, even with the new found extra performance of 1 to 2% through Precision Boost Overdrive, but beyond that, I still stand firm that other CPUs are better value for money, and that was shown in our cost per frame chart, so in all honesty, it’s pretty black and white, and while I know the next comments will revolve around power efficiency and temperatures, you’ll never guess what we have coming up next, so make sure you stick around for that. Also, we’ve had some comments about overclocking, so let me know if you want to see everything tested at say 5.3GHz all cores to see if that does anything too. The long and short of it is that PBO does something, but not much, so make your own decision, but if you want to listen to me, then look at our launch day review and take from that what you will.

Over the years AMD has consistently delivered groundbreaking advancements that set new industry standards. The latest in their lineup, the AMD Ryzen 9700X and 9600X CPUs, powered by the cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture, are no exception. These processors are engineered to provide unparalleled performance, enhanced energy efficiency, and exceptional scalability, making them a formidable choice for both enthusiasts and professionals.

This year at Computex AMD announced the next generation of their Ryzen CPU lineup, the 9000 series which is built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. They announced four different CPUs, The Ryzen 5 9600X with 6 cores, the Ryzen 7 9700X with 8 cores, and then two Ryzen 9 CPUs, the 9900X with 12 cores and the 9950X with 16 cores. AMD was originally launching these at the end of July but they did push things slightly with the 9600X and 9700X hitting stores on the 8th and the 9900X and 9950X hitting stores on the 15th. So today I will be checking out the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X to see what they are all about ahead of that store launch. Let’s dive in!

Drawing only 65W, the mid-range AMD Ryzen 9700X CPU is faster for PC gaming than the 170W Ryzen 9 7950X - a remarkable achievement and a great way to start a new CPU generation for AMD. So far, Zen 5 lives up to the hype.

Here it is, our first next-gen processor launch of the year, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Granite Ridge. This, along with the Ryzen 5 9600X that the company is also launching today, are the first AMD processors implementing the new Zen 5 microarchitecture. The 9700X is a classic 8-core/16-thread processor that's built into the existing Socket AM5 package, and is backwards compatible with all AMD 600-series chipset motherboards with a BIOS update. AMD hasn't updated CPU core counts with this generation, and continues to offer 8-core/16-thread as its top Ryzen 7 tier desktop part, and 6-core/12-thread as its Ryzen 5 part. The series will be expanded next week with 12-core and 16-core Ryzen 9 series parts.

These chips drop into the same socket AM5 as AMD's previous generation, but with higher performance and better power efficiency, along with a slight price reduction that sweetens the deal. Here's a full suite of benchmark and performance characteristic

The new Ryzen 9000 series processors promise to be faster than the competition for gamers and content creators while keeping their power consumption low, to achieve the highest possible efficiency. I will check all these claims in today’s review!

For those using an older Zen 3 processor and ready to switch to DDR5 memory, upgrading to the Ryzen 9000 series can be advantageous. The new Curve Shaper feature enables enhanced performance tuning, making the upgrade worthwhile. Ultimately, your current setup and specific performance needs will guide your decision. The newer AMD 800 series chipset, designed for Ryzen 9000 CPUs, offers better performance and features. However, the value of this upgrade depends on the pricing of both new and previous-generation motherboards set by manufacturers. Upgrading to the Ryzen 9000 series can be a wise decision based on your specific needs. The Ryzen 7 9700X, for example, offers better performance, lower TDP, and reduced load temperatures compared to the Ryzen 7 7700X. Although the initial performance gains might not be as substantial as expected, the processor’s improved power efficiency suggests potential for enhanced performance over time. New BIOS updates from motherboard manufacturers for existing AMD 600 series chipsets could further improve performance, making the upgrade more beneficial in the long run. With an MSRP of $359, the Ryzen 7 9700X is $50 cheaper than the Ryzen 7 7700X at launch. Although it isn’t the most budget-friendly option, its performance is still impressive. Additionally, with Intel facing stability issues with its 13th and 14th generation processors, many renowned reviewers and enthusiasts are currently advising against those Intel CPUs. This controversy also gives AMD a competitive edge, making the Ryzen 7 9700X an even more appealing choice for those seeking reliable and efficient performance.