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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — Benchmarks & Specs

8 cores16 threads65W TDP$359 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 7 9700X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 36,956–37,070 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 19,884–21,533 pts in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (Notebookcheck, amd ryzen 9700x and 9600x cpu benchmarks and review).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $309.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is a processor from the Zen 5 family released in 2024 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 8 cores / 16 threads, boost clock of 5.5 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $359 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 16 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 15 measured game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from The FPS Review, Gamers Nexus, StorageReview, PassMark, Tech4Gamers, VideoCardz, WePC, Hardware Unboxed, Notebookcheck, Wccftech; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 7 9700X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 7 9700X by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 672 fps — Not recorded Wccftech 2024-08-07
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 536 fps 279 fps Not recorded Hardware Unboxed 2024-08-08
F1 24 1080p High 380 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 336 fps 146 fps Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p Max 330 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 314 fps 133 fps Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 215 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Returnal 1080p Ultra 213 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Assassin's Creed Mirage 1080p Ultra 198 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Dying Light 2 1080p Ultra 182 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Horizon Forbidden West 1080p Ultra 174 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Starfield 1080p Ultra 125 fps 58 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2024-08-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 110 fps 57 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2024-08-08
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 108 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 7 9700X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 37,070 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 36,956 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-25
Cinebench R23 multi 21,533 pts Notebookcheck 2024-07-27
Cinebench R23 multiamd ryzen 9700x and 9600x cpu benchmarks and review 19,884 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 multiamd ryzen 9700x and 9600x cpu benchmarks and review 17,096 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 multi 16,431 pts VideoCardz 2024-07-09
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,649 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,642 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-16
Geekbench 6 singleamd ryzen 9700x and 9600x cpu benchmarks and review 3,430 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 single 3,312 pts VideoCardz 2024-07-09

Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9700X

Systems with the Ryzen 7 9700X

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 7 9700X — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

Cores8
TDP65 W
SocketAM5
Threads16
L3 cache32 MB
Boost clock5.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 7 9700X best used for?
Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core Zen 5-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 7 9700X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 7 9700X launched in 2024 at a $359 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 7 9700X benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 7 9700X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 7 9700X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9700X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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