What's the most interesting Ryzen 7000 CPU?

[W1zzard]

With Ryzen 7000 reviews out, we're wondering, which of the four models would you buy?

 

[ModEl4]

152 voters and no comment?

 

[Super Firm Tofu]

I bought the 7700x as it appears to be strong in gaming and single core workloads (office/photoshop/etc.) among the group.

MT performance certainly wasn't the reason as the 12700k already is better, and I'm pretty sure the 13700k will essentially will act like a 12900k/ks and obliterate the 7700x. Probably gaming too.

Hmm. Why did I buy it?

At least I can have my own war stories from the early AM5 days. Back in my day we had 30+ second posts and we loved it.

 

[jesdals]

None of them would be a nice option as well - I am looking forward to the next gen AM5

 

[ModEl4]

MicroCenter offers free 32GB DDR5 memory kit with AMD Ryzen 7/9 7000 CPUs

«MicroCenter is now making a compelling offer on Ryzen 7000 CPUs, but only in the United States and only with in-store pickup. The company is offering a free 32GB memory kit with purchases of any Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 7000 processors. The kit is dual 16GB configuration of DDR5-5600 memory with CAS Latency of 36. This is a G.Skill Flare X5 series with built-in EXPO profiles.»

Essentially at least -$150! (actual G.Skill cost around $189)

plus

-$20 US Off from the M/B also

Edit: For example if you choose ASRock X670E Phantom Gaming Lightning it will be equivalent to the below:

Ryzen 7 7700X $329.90
ASRock X670E PG Lightning $169.90
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB DDR5-5600 $139.90

or with different price breakdown:

Ryzen 7 7700X $299.90
ASRock X670E PG Lightning $199.90
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB DDR5-5600 $139.90

Let the comments begin!

 

[ahriik]

The 7700X feels the most applicable to me, in that I'm pretty much exactly the (perceived) target audience: someone who uses their PC for a good amount of professional production work (in the form of audio engineering/sound design for film, video, and broadcast) but also enjoys some gaming here and there - enough to where relatively high, consistent framerates and visual fidelity are a significant consideration.

That said, seeing as I upgraded to a Ryzen 5800X just at the beginning of the year (from an older i7-7700 build), I don't see much reason to upgrade for a while. Planning on just waiting until the next AM5 generation, when motherboards and DDR5 are hopefully a bit cheaper anyway.

 

[kilo]

Voted for 7700x since it's one CCD.

Would anyone that owns a 7700x put it in ecomode and post the performance? The power consumption is higher this gen over last gen by a considerable margin. I'm on the fence about whether to skip this gen or not.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I voted 7900X. Seems I'm in the minority.

 

[DrCR]

I voted 7900X. Seems I'm in the minority.

If you sufficiently readjust your sample size, you can always be in the majority.

 

[Super Firm Tofu]

Voted for 7700x since it's one CCD.

Would anyone that owns a 7700x put it in ecomode and post the performance? The power consumption is higher this gen over last gen by a considerable margin. I'm on the fence about whether to skip this gen or not.

I ran some tests you requested, and posted them here:

Post your Cinebench R23 Score

www.techpowerup.com

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Being mostly a gamer, I'm gonna wait to see when exactly the X3D chips are coming out. Likely going to go with the 7600x for the interim.

 

[Selaya]

7950x.
besides that it seems like this is mostly a dud as ADL is just better (even moreso since it can still use DDR4); except it doesnt have anything that can beat the 7950x's corespam.

and if you're going for (gaming) value, 5600(x)-b450's gonna be king for another year or three still so yeah

 

[wolf]

Whatever 3D one they launch would have my vote, of the existing crop, I suppose the 7950x

 

[gffermari]

Basically all of them are interesting for different reasons.
7600X - I wouldn't buy it but worth it in order to move into AM5 platform and easily upgrade to X3D, Zen 5 etc.
7700X - I would buy it if I didn't have the 5800X3D. It's overall the best cpu in the market for gaming/general usage in a platform that will last for years.
7900X - The least interesting of them all to me but ok.
7950X - The no compromise cpu. A worthy successor of the 5950X.

 

[Dirt Chip]

Basically, the CPU`s not listed are the most interesting: 3D version for max gaming FPS (58003D is still the king) and non X version for better value with no compromise at all with performance (because of the high cooling demand).
ZEN 4 as for now is utterly unappealing whatsoever: no way near a budget option and very high platform cost, higher W consumption, higher cooling demand and RL is just around the corner with even or better performance all around for much less $ if you go for B670 with DDR4.

 

[evernessince]

I bought the 7700x as it appears to be strong in gaming and single core workloads (office/photoshop/etc.) among the group.

MT performance certainly wasn't the reason as the 12700k already is better, and I'm pretty sure the 13700k will essentially will act like a 12900k/ks and obliterate the 7700x. Probably gaming too.

Hmm. Why did I buy it?

At least I can have my own war stories from the early AM5 days. Back in my day we had 30+ second posts and we loved it.

I'd guess for the long term platform support. Don't think I've ever had a new platform that didn't take at least 30 seconds to post. Pretty normal TBH.

 

[cvaldes]

One that hasn't been released yet: 7800X3D.

AMD has it on their roadmap. It's just a matter of being patient.

By then DDR5 memory should be cheaper, hopefully the motherboards too, and AGESA might be up to snuff.

 

[evernessince]

ZEN 4 as for now is utterly an appealing whatsoever: no way near a buget option and very high platform cost, higher W consumption, higher cooling demand and RL is just around the corner with even or bettre preformance all around for much less $ if you go for B670 with DDR4.

1. Zen 4 is still more efficient than Alder Lake, especially when power limited.
2. B650 releases shortly
3. Zen 4 has been demonstrated working on $40 coolers with no performance loss. You can go cheaper for a small 1-2% dip in performance.
4. Don't really see the point in pairing RL with DDR4. If you are fine with the performance loss of going with the last-gen RAM you might as well buy a last gen CPU at a massive discount. Both AMD and Intel's newer platforms are expensive. The only people who should be considering these new processors are professionals and enthusiasts. I would typically add eSports gamers but the 5800X3D is currently the best option for that so going last gen is actually a better choice for those individuals.

 

[Outback Bronze]

Voted 7700X

 

[Athlonite]

I voted for the 7700X as it's the middle ground great at gaming and good at productivity whilst the 7600X is good for gaming but a bit underwhelming for productivity work 7900X and 7950X are overkill for gaming but are great in productivity tasks

 

[regs]

The poll needs an option none

 

[ir_cow]

After trying out ECO mode, the 7950X is my top pick. The only issue, is well you paying extra just to match a 5950X, but using less power.

 

[Calenhad]

None of the above. My 5000 series will easily last until the next gen. is released.

 

[lexluthermiester]

The poll needs an option none

Or you could just not vote..

 

[MarsM4N]

I would go for the 7600X, if I have to. (But I would wait for a "X3D" variant for superior gaming FPS & latency.)

Same fast in games as the other 3. The 7700x would be a good choice for some productivity headroom, but I would rather save the 100 bucks and use it for a CPU upgrade 2 years later (9600X).