{"product_id":"amd-ryzen-9-7900x-12-core-am5-processor-no-cooler","title":"AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core AM5 Processor - No Cooler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core desktop processor built for gaming, streaming and content creation. It delivers 24 threads at up to 5.6 GHz boost on the Zen 4 architecture, but requires you to supply your own cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.6 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles gaming, streaming and multithreaded workloads without sacrificing single-thread performance for either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocked for overclocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer voltage offsets and AMD Ryzen Master support let you tune performance beyond stock settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMD EXPO memory overclocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible DDR5 modules with EXPO profiles boot at rated speeds automatically, without manual tweaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170W TDP, 5nm core process\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficient die shrink keeps power draw reasonable for a 12-core chip, though a liquid cooler is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM5 socket, no cooler included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ships without a thermal solution, so budget for an aftermarket cooler—liquid cooling is advised for sustained boost clocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores \/ Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 \/ 24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase \/ Boost Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.7 GHz \/ 5.6 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e170W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCache (L1 \/ L2 \/ L3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e768 KB \/ 12 MB \/ 64 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcess Node\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5nm (CPU) \/ 6nm (I\/O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUnlocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCooler Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ AM5 socket motherboards: requires a motherboard with an AM5 CPU socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 memory: pairs with DDR5 RAM; DDR4 platforms are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ x86-64 software: compatible with any operating system and application supporting the x86-64 instruction set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Overclocking-capable platforms: unlocked multiplier and overclocking features work on AM5 boards that support them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Requires external cooler: no thermal solution is bundled; a liquid cooler is recommended for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamers building a high-end rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamers and content creators doing simultaneous encoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who want overclocking headroom and tuning control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders comfortable selecting and installing a separate cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBudget-conscious buyers\u003c\/b\u003e: enthusiast-class pricing and the need to add a cooler make this an expensive entry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePre-built system buyers\u003c\/b\u003e: this is a bare processor requiring a motherboard, cooler, RAM and case assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing a cooler in the box\u003c\/b\u003e: the lack of an included thermal solution adds cost and setup complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorkloads requiring less than 12 cores\u003c\/b\u003e: mid-range Ryzen 7 chips offer better price-to-performance for lighter tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Powerful Gaming and Streaming Desktop Processor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the competitive edge with the ultimate enthusiast processor for gamers, for creators, for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 9 7900X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRyzen 7000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMarket Segment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEnthusiast Desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBoxed Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThreads (SMT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.7 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax. 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