CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C/16T · 65 W · Launched Jul 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
63.1
1.26× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
72.3
1.45× ref
CPU single-thread
60.7
1.21× ref
CPU gaming
53.3
1.07× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
62.4
1.25× ref
Street price
$337
263 €
CPU overall per $100
18.7
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.97
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 9,746 | – | points | 1 avg. | 65.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 319 | 283–341 | samples/min | 257 runs | 82.1 | 7 Nov 2025 – 14 Sept 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 328 | 295–376 | samples/min | 247 runs | 77.8 | 16 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 32.0 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 73.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 16.7k | 14.8k–18.6k | points | 177 runs | 72.4 | 30 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 17.5k | 14.6k–19.7k | points | 172 runs | 71.6 | 23 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 82.6k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 63.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,203 | – | points | 1 avg. | 71.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 3,178 | – | points | 1 avg. | 63.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 7,956 | – | points | 1 avg. | 68.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 20.5k | – | points | 1 avg. | 66.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 26.4 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 73.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 44.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 20 avg. | 72.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 87.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 13 avg. | 81.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 601 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 10 avg. | 75.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 204 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 33 avg. | 64.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip Compression | 1.13 | 108.5k | – | MIPS | 8 avg. | 67.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 36.9k | – | points | 10297 avg. | 71.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 24.6k | – | vsamples | 94 avg. | 89.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,281 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 679 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 841 | – | points | 1 avg. | 56.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,372 | 3,157–3,516 | points | 186 runs | 72.2 | 30 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 3,044 | 2,886–3,162 | points | 165 runs | 67.8 | 23 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,894 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 56.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 136 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 346 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 870 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,211 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1548.6k | – | points | 21 avg. | 69.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,643 | – | points | 10297 avg. | 56.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 134 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 53.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 11.8k | – | points | 189 avg. | 65.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 9,704 | – | points | 17 avg. | 58.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.5k | – | points | 765 avg. | 64.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 14.7k | – | points | 36 avg. | 66.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 11.1k | – | points | 251 avg. | 65.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 106.1k | – | points | 174 avg. | 59.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 8,445 | – | points | 86 avg. | 58.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 100.5k | – | points | 43 avg. | 61.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data504 runs2 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser700 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking6 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark3 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026