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After teasing it at Computex 2022 and generating significant buzz among component manufacturers, AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7000 Series processors. These CPUs leverage the highly anticipated Zen 4 architecture and boast a range of impressive upgrades. The Ryzen 7000 Series offers up to 16 cores and 32 threads, built on TSMC’s advanced 5nm process for maximized performance and optimized power efficiency. Simultaneously, AMD introduced new motherboards featuring the next-gen AM5 socket, designed for long-term support through 2025 and beyond.

AMD's Goals for Ryzen 7000

Ryzen 7000 Series: A Deep Dive

AMD has outlined three primary goals for the Ryzen 7000 Series: deliver the fastest clock speeds for gamers, provide maximum compute power for creators, and establish itself as the leading “next-generation” platform for high-end users.

Ryzen 7000 Performance Comparison

Ryzen 7000 Performance Charts

The Ryzen 7000 Series marks a significant milestone as the world’s first 5nm x86 processors. The flagship Ryzen 9 7950X delivers up to 57% better performance in V-Ray Render compared to competing products. Even the Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms the Intel Core i9 12900K by an average of 5% in gaming benchmarks.

Ryzen 7000 Performance and Power Efficiency

Thanks to the advanced 5nm process, Zen 4 achieves peak performance while maintaining impressive power efficiency. The Ryzen 9 7950X boasts up to 47% better performance per watt than the Core i9 12900K, while still delivering 62% better overall performance. Compared to the previous generation, Zen 4 offers an average performance uplift of 49% with 62% lower power consumption.

Zen 4 Architecture: A Closer Look

Zen 4 Core Structure

AMD has equipped the Ryzen 7000 Series with a brand-new 6nm I/O die. This die facilitates enhanced video encoding and decoding capabilities, accelerated graphics processing, and improved multi-monitor support. Furthermore, the new processors incorporate advanced power management technologies derived from AMD’s mobile processor lineup, resulting in unprecedented energy efficiency.

Ryzen 7000 Series: Pricing and Availability

Ryzen 7000 Pricing

The Ryzen 7000 Series launched on September 27th, with prices starting at $299 for the Ryzen 5 7600X, $399 for the Ryzen 7 7700X, $549 for the Ryzen 9 7900X, and $699 for the top-tier Ryzen 9 7950X.

Introducing the AM5 Socket

The launch of the Ryzen 7000 Series also marks the debut of the AM5 socket for motherboards. These new motherboards feature cutting-edge connectivity technologies, including support for dual-channel DDR5 memory. AM5 motherboards offer up to 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, combined with DDR5 support to extend the platform’s lifespan through 2025 and beyond.

AM5 Motherboard

Four different AM5 chipsets cater to a range of users, from mainstream to enthusiast:

• AMD X670 Extreme: Maximum connectivity and overclocking capabilities, with PCIe 5.0 support for both graphics and storage.
• AMD X670: High-end overclocking support and PCIe 5.0 for graphics and storage.
• AMD B650E: Designed for performance users, with PCIe 5.0 support for storage and optional graphics support.
• AMD B650: Targets mainstream users with DDR5 support and optional PCIe 5.0.

AM5 motherboards start at $125. The X670 and X670E chipsets arrived in September, followed by the B650E and B650 in October.

AMD EXPO Technology for Enhanced DDR5 Performance

AMD EXPO technology maximizes DDR5 memory performance when paired with Ryzen 7000 processors and AM5 motherboards. In demanding games, AMD EXPO can deliver up to an 11% performance boost, as demonstrated in F1 2022.

AMD EXPO Technology

AMD EXPO is designed for easy implementation and enhanced gaming performance across various memory settings. Enthusiasts can access publicly available, self-certified reports for EXPO-enabled memory. These reports detail memory timings, components, and system configurations necessary to achieve optimal settings. AMD offers EXPO technology to memory partners free of charge, with no royalties or licensing fees.

DDR5 Memory Modules with AMD EXPO

AMD EXPO launched alongside the Ryzen 7000 Series, with memory kits available from partners like ADATA, Corsair, GeIL, G.SKILL, and Kingston. Over 15 memory products support EXPO, with speeds up to DDR5-6400.