The Ryzen 9 7900 is a nice CPU, but it doesn't make much sense for gamers. You're much better off with the single CCD Ryzen 7 parts, and for productivity you might as well get the 7950X, or 13900K, though power usage and thermal issues make the Core i9 a lot less practical as a productivity CPU.
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The Ryzen 9 7900 is a nice CPU, but it doesn't make much sense for gamers. You're much better off with the single CCD Ryzen 7 parts, and for productivity you might as well get the 7950X, or 13900K, though power usage and thermal issues make the Core i9 a lot less practical as a productivity CPU.
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900 has some of the best power efficiency and performance per watt among desktop CPUs. With its included cooler, it's a capable and low-power 12-core option, all for a similar price to the higher-end 7900X.
AMD could see its processor sales take off again with the arrival of this series of non-X Ryzen 7000 processors. They have many advantages, starting with a reduced power consumption compared to their big brothers 7000X. Of course, the performance is lower because of the lower frequencies, but thanks to their identical characteristics in terms of cores/threads and overclocking, it is quite possible to achieve performance close to that of the X version while having bought the processor for a more affordable price! One thing is for sure, we’ll be talking about these processors and particularly the Ryzen 5 7600 in the weeks to come.
We prefer the 65W processor's low power requirements and thermal output far better; performance wise the 65W parts hold up well. Interestingly enough, the 12-core parts are a preferred buy by consumers, as that is what we hear back from the industry. 12-core parts outsold the 8-core part. Purely looking at what your average PC user needs, the 8-core part is fine, but for that little extra and at 36 USD per core the 12-core part can offer substantial value.
I like the Ryzen 9 7900, but I feel the asking price for the chip is slightly steep. That is roughly equal to Core i7-13700K pricing, but Intel has the faster product stock versus stock. So, unless you strongly value the lower power operation, better thermals, and included cooler, the Ryzen 9 7900 seems a little expensive for its given performance level. With that said, AMD's new Ryzen 9 does give the Core i7-13700K a stellar run for its money when operating Precision Boost Overdrive or leveraging AMD’s superb out-of-the-box power efficiency.
The Ryzen 9 7900, in particular, only loses 10% of full performance compared to the 7900X, but has a lower price and includes a Wraith Prism cooler in the box. Although real-time pricing may not reflect the full financial savings, the overall value of the Ryzen 9 7900 is hard to argue with. It offers impressive performance and is versatile enough to be used in small-form-factor systems and overclocked in powerhouse PCs.
The 65W Ryzen 7000 chips go a long way to reducing the barriers to entry for the AM5 platform, and if the pricing is right, they could make a compelling alternative to Intel's faster chips. However, pricing is currently volatile, so make sure to check for updated pricing before pulling the trigger.
Overall, AMD and the Ryzen 9 7900 ($429), Ryzen 7 7700 ($329), and Ryzen 5 7600 ($229) all represent different propositions to users looking for a solid low-powered desktop processor to build a system with. They also represent different levels within the market, including the entry-level with the Ryzen 5 7600, the mid-range with the Ryzen 7 7700, and the middle to high-end of the market with the Ryzen 9 7900.