AMD Ryzen 9 7900
CPUs

Ryzen 9 7900

AMD

Released Jan 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 CPU includes a bundled cooler, offers excellent power efficiency, strong single-thread performance, and PBO overclocking support. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 83/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Thefpsreview, Club386, Tomshardware, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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83

based on 5 expert reviews

ThefpsreviewClub386TomshardwarePcmagKitguru

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$274.95

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Pros

  • Bundled cooler included(4)
  • Excellent power efficiency(3)

Cons

  • Requires pricey ddr5 memory(2)

5 Expert Reviews

95
May 8, 2023

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers excellent efficiency and strong single-thread performance, making it a compelling value option despite being outperformed by the 7900X in multi-core workloads.

85
Jan 9, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a low-power chip that delivers excellent performance while being miserly on power consumption.

82
Jan 9, 2023

AMD's new 65W Ryzen 7000 processors offer excellent efficiency and nearly match the performance of their more expensive X-series counterparts after overclocking, though they don't fundamentally change...

80
Apr 26, 2023

AMD's Ryzen 9 7900 has some of the best power efficiency and performance per watt among desktop CPUs.

75
Jan 9, 2023

AMD's 65W TDP non-X Ryzen 7000 chips offer similar performance to X variants with better power efficiency and included coolers, though UK pricing is notably poor.