AMD announced the Ryzen 7 9700X at Computex 2024 as part of their upcoming Ryzen 9000 series lineup. This processor boasts 8 cores and 16 threads, with a max boost clock of 5.5 GHz. While specific performance details are still under wraps, AMD claims overall improvements over Intel’s 14900K, ranging from 4% to 23% in gaming and 7% to 56% in productivity tasks.
While we’re still waiting for an official release date from the brand, new leaks have surfaced highlighting a potential release date for the new 9000-series CPUs. Early benchmarks of the flagship chip are also incredibly promising for team Red.
With that in mind, let’s dive into more of what we know so far about the highly-anticipated Ryzen 7 9700X.
Ryzen 7 9700X release date leaked
The Ryzen 7 9700X is confirmed to launch in July 2024 alongside other Ryzen 9000 CPUs. While there is no official release date from the brand, we have seen a number of leaks from retailers that clearly state July 31st, 2024, as the date of launch. B&H PhotoVideo (pictured below) still list the product as launching on 31st of July.
Like all leaks, we’ll take this with a pinch of salt for now, however, it seems crafty of AMD to state a firm July release date and then have the pre-orders start on the last day of the month.
This strategic play is sure to keep fans guessing and may lead to more fan frenzy given the ambiguous release schedule so far. However, with July approaching, fans should expect an announcement very soon.
Ryzen 7 9700X specs announced
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the 4nm Zen 5 or “Granite Ridge” architecture. It utilizes the new AM5 socket and boasts 32MB of L3 cache. With a base clock of 3.8GHz and a max boost of 5.5GHz, it also supports overclocking through an unlocked multiplier. As previously stated, these specs put the Ryzen 7 9700X in a good position over its competitors, like Intel’s 14900K. The gap between the two ranges from 4% to 23% in gaming and 7% to 56% in productivity tasks. Below is a full specification list for the new Ryzen 7 9700X.
| Specifications | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|
| Series | Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock Speed | Up to 5.5 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
“We are so excited to introduce the Ryzen 9000 series, the world’s most powerful desktop processors for gamers and creators, and the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen AI processors, which provide leadership AI and compute performance for ultrathin and premium Copilot+ PCs,”
Jack Huynh, Senior Vice-President of Computing and Graphics Group at AMD – Source: AMD
Will you be able to pre order the Ryzen 7 9700X?
According to B&H PhotoVideo’s product listing, you’ll be able to pre order the flagship CPU from July 31st, 2024. Whether this will be the case for the lesser-powerful Ryzen 7 9700X is unclear right now.
Historically, users have been able to buy the CPUs on launch day, with delivery almost instantly. However, it wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen pre orders happen.
Ryzen 7 9700X expected retailers & potential pricing
The Ryzen 7 9700X arrives in July 2024, promising performance gains over Intel’s offerings. Pre-order information is scarce, but retailers like B&H and Central Computers often offer pre-orders. You can also find details at Best Buy, Newegg, or Amazon. With a wider launch planned, securing a processor at launch shouldn’t be a major hurdle. Official pricing for the product is also yet to be revealed. The last generation Ryzen 7 7700X debuted with a price of $399 before being quickly discounted to $300 following fan backlash. A price within this range will be expected upon launch, but until we get official confirmation this remains pure speculation.
Will the Ryzen 7 9700X utilize my current motherboard?
The Ryzen 7 9700X utilizes the new AM5 socket, incompatible with previous-generation AM4 motherboards. Upgrading your motherboard might be necessary, although existing AM5 motherboard owners might only need a BIOS update for compatibility. AMD might also release new high-end AM5 motherboards alongside the processors, but this remains unconfirmed.
