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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: specs and price (2026)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a US price of $359 (US launch MSRP $359; Newegg current price ~$274 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $359). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $359 US launch MSRP $359; Newegg current price ~$274 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $359 |
|---|---|
| Brand | AMD |
| Released | 2024-08 |
| cores | 8 |
| threads | 16 |
| base clock ghz | 3.8 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.5 |
| l3 cache mb | 32 |
| tdp w | 65 |
| socket | AM5 |
| igpu | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| release | 2024-08 |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. Specs from PassMark: 8 cores/16 threads, 3.8 GHz base, 5.5 GHz boost, 32 MB L3, 65W TDP, AM5, Q3 2024. Newegg corroboration confirms 8c/16t, 3.8/5.5 GHz, 32 MB L3, 65W, AM5, AMD Radeon Graphics iGPU. Newegg current price $273.99; launch MSRP was $359 per AMD announcement July 2024. Launched August 8, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X cost?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a US price of $359 (US launch MSRP $359; Newegg current price ~$274 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $359), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X released?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X was released 2024-08.
What are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X's key specs?
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (AMD): cores 8, threads 16, base clock ghz 3.8, boost clock ghz 5.5, l3 cache mb 32. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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