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Ryzen 7 9700X — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (High), the Ryzen 7 9700X averages 536 fps in Counter-Strike 2 with a 279 fps 1% low, per Hardware Unboxed. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 37,070 pts, per PassMark.

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.

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 14 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 536 fps 279 fps Hardware Unboxed 2024-08-08
F1 24 1080p High Native 380 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 336 fps 146 fps WePC 2024-12-18
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p Max Native 330 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 314 fps 133 fps WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra Native 215 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 215 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Returnal 1080p Ultra Native 213 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Assassin's Creed Mirage 1080p Ultra Native 198 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Dying Light 2 1080p Ultra Native 182 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Horizon Forbidden West 1080p Ultra Native 174 fps — The FPS Review 2024-08-07
Starfield 1080p Ultra Native 125 fps 58 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-08-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High Native 110 fps 57 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-08-08
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium Native 108 fps — 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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 37,070 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 36,956 points PassMark Software 2026-08-25
Cinebench R23 multi 21,533 pts Notebookcheck 2024-07-27
Cinebench R23 multi 19,884 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 multi 17,096 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 multi 16,431 pts VideoCardz 2024-07-09
PassMark Single Thread 4,649 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,430 points StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 single 3,312 pts VideoCardz 2024-07-09
Cinebench R23 single 2,280 pts Notebookcheck 2024-07-27

Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9700X

Full Specifications

cores8
tdp w65
socketAM5
threads16
l3 cache mb32
boost clock ghz5.5

Ryzen 7 9700X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 7 9700X best used for?
Ryzen 7 9700X is a 8-core Zen 5-family processor. Use it for gaming + streaming and mainstream productivity. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 7 9700X side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 7 9700X?
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