CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C/24T · 170 W · Launched Jul 2022CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
64.8
1.30× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
92.2
1.84× ref
CPU single-thread
53.4
1.07× ref
CPU gaming
51.4
1.03× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
59.0
1.18× ref
Street price
$334
281 €
CPU overall per $100
19.4
TDP
170 W
CPU overall per watt
0.38
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 12.5k | – | points | 1 avg. | 83.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 412 | 390–432 | samples/min | 81 runs | 106 | 12 Nov 2025 – 4 May 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 423 | 379–471 | samples/min | 243 runs | 100 | 22 Mar 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 7,245 | 6,139–17.6k | points | 180 runs | 31.4 | 22 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 20.7k | 17.6k–22.9k | points | 175 runs | 84.8 | 28 Sept 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 127.2k | – | MIPS | 6 avg. | 97.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 4,821 | – | points | 6 avg. | 95.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 11.5k | – | points | 6 avg. | 98.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 29.3k | – | points | 6 avg. | 95.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 36.9 | – | fps | 6 avg. | 102 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 35.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 13 avg. | 91.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 73.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 96.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 146 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 15 avg. | 89.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip Compression | 1.13 | 169.0k | – | MIPS | 7 avg. | 105 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 51.2k | – | points | 9831 avg. | 98.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 29.4k | – | vsamples | 69 avg. | 107 | 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 | 1,095 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 750 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,490 | 2,181–2,979 | points | 175 runs | 53.3 | 22 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,596 | 2,478–2,750 | points | 166 runs | 57.8 | 29 Sept 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 8,269 | – | MIPS | 6 avg. | 58.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 323 | – | points | 6 avg. | 54.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 783 | – | points | 6 avg. | 52.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,017 | – | points | 6 avg. | 52.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1206.0k | – | points | 28 avg. | 54.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,225 | – | points | 9831 avg. | 51.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 69.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 51.4 | 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 | 9,929 | – | points | 17 avg. | 55.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,361 | – | points | 198 avg. | 52.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.9k | – | points | 11 avg. | 54.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 11.5k | – | points | 157 avg. | 68.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 108.0k | – | points | 17 avg. | 60.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 9,037 | – | points | 44 avg. | 62.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 105.5k | – | points | 13 avg. | 64.7 | 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 Data324 runs15 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser696 runs6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware2 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking5 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026