This morning AMD introduced the new Ryzen 7000 processors, the generation that uses the Zen 4 architecture and that, as we have seen in previous articles, it is compatible with DDR5 memory and uses a new platform known as AM5. However, this time AMD focused on architecture-level details and performance data, which is quite understandable given that a few weeks ago we already had the opportunity to learn more about the main motherboards intended for this new generation.

Finally, the predictions we’ve seen in recent leaks have come true, as AMD has announced a total four new Ryzen 7000 processors, with which it covers the mid-range, the mid-high-frequency range, the high-range and the “top” or “enthusiastic” band. These are all models introduced and confirmed for launch In order from least powerful to most powerful:

• Ryzen 5 7600X: It has 6 cores and 12 threads running at 4.7GHz-5.3GHz, normal and turbo mode, adds 32MB of L3 cache and 6MB of L2 cache, and has a TDP of 105 watts.
• Ryzen 7 7700X: This processor has 8 cores and 16 threads running at 4.5 GHz-5.4 GHz, normal and turbo mode, has 32 MB L3 cache and 8 MB L2 cache, and its TDP is 105 watts.
• Ryzen 9 7900X: It has 12 cores and 24 threads at 4.7 GHz-5.6 GHz, normal and turbo mode, has 64 MB L3 cache and 12 MB L2 cache, and its TDP is 170 watts.
• Ryzen 9 7950X: It has 16 cores and 32 threads at 4.5 GHz-5.7 GHz, normal and turbo mode, has 64 MB L3 cache and 16 MB L2 cache, and has a TDP of 170 watts.

The Ryzen 7000 offers significant improvements in single-threaded performance

During the presentation event, AMD confirmed that the Ryzen 7000 processors improved CPI by 13% compared to the Ryzen 5000, although thanks to the increase in the maximum working frequencies, which finally exceed 5 GHz, Maximum single wire performance improvement is up to 29% compared to the previous generation. We already talked about this topic a few weeks ago when we told you everything we knew about the Ryzen 7000 and Zen 4.

And how did AMD manage to improve IPC so much over the previous generation? Thank you five basic keys: doubling the amount of L2 cache per core, from 512KB to 1MB, a new frontend and improvements to load/store, branch predictor and boot kernel. It’s also important to be clear that AMD broke an important barrier with the Ryzen 7000 by going well beyond 5 GHz, and that the increase in frequencies it achieved compared to the Ryzen 5000 was so large that it is responsible for a large part of the performance increase. single-wire performance of this new generation.

Ryzen 7000 processors will have an MCM design with one to two CCD units (chiplets). Each chiplet consists of 8 Zen 4 cores, handles 8 processes and 8 threads thanks to SMT technology, adds 32 MB L3 cache and 8 MB L2 cache, and is manufactured in 5nm node. The mentioned node uses FinFET technology and represents an important leap that allowed the integration of smaller, faster transistors with lower power consumption.

Thanks to the improvements introduced by AMD in the Zen 4 architecture and the jump to the 5nm process, the Sunnyvale giant ensures that its new Ryzen 7000 processors reduce the footprint by up to 50% compared to Alder Lake-S and they are 47% more efficient. If we compare with Ryzen 5000, we can see that there has been a significant improvement in terms of performance and efficiency, just look at the attached graph.

And speaking of consumption and efficiency, AMD has confirmed that the maximum TDP of the Ryzen 7000 will be 170 watts, but we must remember that this new generation it will be able to reach a PPT (package power tracing) of 230 watts in turbo mode, which means the last one will be its maximum value. This is completely understandable, as AMD has tuned the operating frequencies and turbo mode to the maximum so that this new generation CPU can develop its full performance without any problems. It is also important to note that these processors will support AVX512 and VNNI instructions, which will greatly improve performance in INT8.

As in previous generations, they have Ryzen 7000 all I/O elements outsourcedincluding the memory controllers that are present in the chiplet made in 6nm node and connected to the CCD units. This connection between the CCD units and the I/O chiplet is made through the Infinity Fabric system.

AMD also dived into supporting DDR5 memory, one of the key pillars on which this new generation of processors is built, and took the opportunity to introduce Advanced AMD overclocking profiles, also known as EXP. This technology is presented as an alternative to Intel XMP 3.0 and allows you to overclock DDR5 memory with a single click.

Thanks to this advance, we can expect up to 11% performance improvement, low latency (up to 63 nanoseconds), very simple to use and a completely license-free model with no costs. Major memory manufacturers including giants such as Corsair, A-Data, GeIL, G.Skill and Kingston have already confirmed that they will have several AMD EXPO compatible kits ready with frequencies up to 6400 MHz.

A look at Ryzen 7000 performance and efficiency

During AMD’s presentation, AMD showed numerous performance comparisons to demonstrate the generational leap that Ryzen 7000 represents, and in general I can tell you that what I saw perfectly matches my expectations, because he was convinced that with the increase in IPC and the big increase in the working frequencies, AMD would significantly improve the single thread performance of the Ryzen 7000.

The Ryzen 9 7950X, which will be AMD’s most powerful chip in this new generation, yes up to 62% faster than Core i9-12900K in V-Ray Renderand if we compare it with the Ryzen 9 5950X, we see that the performance improvement can reach up to 48%, even in the mentioned test.

In games, the difference in performance may vary depending on the specific game. For example, in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the Ryzen 9 7590X outperforms the Intel Core i9-12900K by 14%, but in Borderlands 3, the two are tied. The Ryzen 5 7600Xwhich is undoubtedly the most attractive processor of the four for those looking to build a powerful and balanced gaming PC, it easily beats the Core i9-12900K as it offers an average 5% higher performance in games.

Ryzen 7000 processors are faster than Core Gen12, but also more efficient and show a button. The Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms the Core i9-1200K in Chaos V-Ray by 57%, but consumes less power, allowing it to exceed your power per watt by 47%. This means that for every watt consumed, the AMD processor has 47% more performance than Intel.

Ryzen 7000 release date and prices

Finally, the information we saw a few weeks ago, that there was talk of a possible delay in the launch of the Ryzen 7000, has come true. AMD has confirmed that these will arrive on September 27th to stores and also details the final price of each model. The prices are very interesting because they are more affordable than we expected, although it is true that they remain more in line with the Ryzens 5000, which means that they will not be as cheap as the Ryzen 3000 at that time.

Without further ado, let’s look at the prices:

• Ryzen 5 7600X: $299, in Spain it could cost €349 after currency conversion and taxes applied.
• Ryzen 7 7700X: $399, in Spain it could cost between 449 and 499 euros after currency conversion and taxes applied.
• Ryzen 9 7900X: $549, in Spain it could cost between 599 and 649 euros after currency conversion and taxes applied.
• Ryzen 9 7950X: $699, in Spain it could cost between 749 and 799 euros after currency conversion and taxes applied.

AMD also specified that we find cheap motherboards (starting at $125) and that the AM5 socket will have a long life cycle (after 2025). Right below these lines, I leave you a video with the entire presentation event.