CPUDesktopReleased Sep 16, 2025

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

8C/16T · 5.5 GHz · 65 W

The Ryzen 7 9700F is an eight-core Zen 5 desktop processor launched on September 16, 2025. It has the same clocks, 32 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP as the Ryzen 7 9700X, but its integrated graphics are disabled, so a discrete graphics card is required. It remains unlocked for overclocking and is sold without a cooler.

General

Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
Segment: Desktop
Generation: Ryzen 9000
Codename: Granite Ridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Zen 5
Release date: Sep 16, 2025
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock: 3.80 GHz
Boost clock: 5.50 GHz
TDP (design W): 65 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 8 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB
Technology (nm): 4 nm
TSMC N4P (CCD) + N6 (IOD)

Platform

Socket: AM5
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: None
Memory type: DDR5-5600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 256 GB
ECC memory: ✓ Yes
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: x86-64MMX-plusSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4AAVXAVX2AVX512FMA3AESSHAAMD-V
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10Windows 11 24H2Windows 11 25H2Windows 11 26H2
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: AMD officially lists Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), RHEL x86 64-bit and Ubuntu x86 64-bit. The Ryzen 9000 series is on Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 supported-processor lists; 26H2 keeps the 25H2 requirements. Other mainstream x86-64 distributions such as Fedora and Arch run without special support.