AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

This standard Zen 4 chip is no gap filler. Read our AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review.At first glance, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is the safest option of AMD's new Zen 4 lineup. It's an 8-core CPU with 16 threads, coming in at just under $ and, specs-wise,...

AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X processor is likely the better option for streamers and professionals, offering more cores and higher boosts clocks for more intensive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is hands down the best processor on the market for most people, especially if you're looking for phenomenal overall performance for the long term and at a great price. Just be prepared to spend more than the intial sticker price for the upgrade.

AMD's Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7700X is a no-doubt-speedy CPU, but it's outshined by Intel's 12th Gen Core i7-12700K. It needs a price cut to stand out, especially with a 16-core "Raptor Lake" Core i7 coming.

The poster child for both the generational uplift of the Zen 4 architecture and the efficient potential of the Eco Mode. Though the competition with Alder Lake makes for tough reading.

For gamers, this means you could go one or two tiers higher in your graphics card choice, which would definitely result in an FPS increase. Intel's 12700K is $400 right now, with similar performance, and cheaper motherboards available, so that's strong competition too, and Intel's new 13th gen processors are getting announced this week. It seems like the CPU market will become even more interesting in the coming months, and I'd expect that AM5/DDR5 platform prices will go down in the closing months of 2022, and through 2023.

A good liquid cooler is advised for the Ryzen 7 7700X. A 280mm model from a trusted manufacturer is our suggestion. Desktop workload-wise and gaming-wise, Ryzen 7 7700X with its 8-cores will do the job extremely well. But we cast doubts on its heat levels and cost of ownership (platform). But as a platform certainly comes recommended.

AMD's Zen 4 architecture promised considerable uplifts in performance and the company has delivered with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. This processor is a fantastic upgrade for those on older AMD hardware, though it does require a new AM5 motherboard.

These chips make for an excellent first entry into the next generation of AMD hardware. Both represent an outstanding value, particularly if you plan to do more than pure gaming. If you’re budget conscious, we would recommend waiting on availability of lower cost motherboards as manufacturers are expectedly showcasing their most premium offerings.

G.Skill does have a outstanding 6000 Mhz / CL30 memory kit available with the TridentZ5 NEO series, this memory kicks ass. However, the 250-300 EUR price tag makes it difficult to justify a purchase. Then again, pricing has already halved from the...