AMD Ryzen 7000 Processors

Even before the release, AMD representatives declassified information about their new processors Ryzen 7000-series, claiming better-than-expected performance thanks to the Zen 4 architecture. They also reported that the release date of the CPU, which has the potential to become the best in the gaming segment, will be September 27th. We are talking about a 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 7950X. Interestingly, it will be almost as affordable as the previous generation Ryzen 9 5950X with similar specifications but Zen 3 architecture. Let's take a look at these processors and compare them with competitors.

Content:

1. Expected processor models
   1. Next Gen Features
2. Comparison with the previous generation and competitors
3. Where can I buy a PC with AMD Ryzen 7000?

Expected processor models

CPU specifications are shown in the table below.

The first two models in this table are enthusiast samples. They will easily pull absolutely any modern games and heavy programs. These CPUs will run the heaviest loads for years to come. The 7 7700X is a very capable model that can also provide high performance, but not as long as the 9 7900X and 9 7950X. Finally, the 5 7600X is truly mainstream in the sense that it is a timeless classic that can handle all standard tasks. These include games.

Next Gen Features

The new processors are moving to the 5nm process and using the Zen 4 architecture released with them. The latter, according to AMD, will be "a leader in performance in games and content creation, bringing all these tasks to a new level." You also get the latest PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory (DDR4 has been dropped) for all four processors that have been introduced so far.

The new chips are released along with a brand new chipset and motherboard socket. The new X670 and X670 Extreme motherboards were released at the same time as the processors. The more affordable B650 motherboards and the recently announced B650 Extreme will continue to offer support for both PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. But only the Extreme version offers both graphics and PCIe 5 support. Although, if you were hoping that PCIe SSD 5.0 ​​could run with Zen 4, we are in a hurry to disappoint you. The first next generation SSD should be released in November 2022.

You'll find three chipsets inside the Ryzen 7000: two 5nm Zen 4 processor modules and a new 6nm I/O die with RDNA 2 graphics, as well as DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 controllers and integrated power management. This means that each chip will have a certain amount of graphics power, and a separate graphics card is only needed for gaming or other very resource-intensive workloads.

While you can pair them with discrete GPUs, the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs will come with integrated graphics. This is RDNA 2 on Raphael desktop chips, though Phoenix is ​​expected to port the new RDNA 3 solution to high-end gaming laptops. These devices will be positioned as a mobile solution that will eventually appear on laptops, but will also be available for desktop PCs. We're also looking forward to the Ryzen 7000 G-Series processors, which offer high-quality gaming experiences on more affordable hardware.

It is also important that, starting with the Ryzen 7000 series, AMD introduces a new naming system for its processors. In a blog post, the company says this is partly due to "an influx of SOC in the new categories we're developing." Each number and letter represents something specific, allowing people to quickly identify key information about a particular processor. In the picture below you can see instructions for decoding the name of the CPU.

In the same article, AMD also revealed the five categories of Ryzen 7000-series processors it plans to release in 2023. The four processors announced so far are from the "Dragon Range" enthusiast lineup. Already next year the market will be flooded with similar devices. However, specific details on what Ryzen 7000 processors will bring to laptops are scarce. We'll let you know as soon as we know more.

Comparison with the previous generation and competitors

As you might expect, AMD claims that the Ryzen 7000 series delivers a significant performance boost over its predecessor. The high-performance Ryzen 9 7950X processor delivers up to 57% faster content creation performance than the latest Intel Core i9-12900K processor, according to internal testing. Even the most affordable Ryzen 5 7600X supposedly delivers 5% better gaming performance than Intel's top-end offerings.

But perhaps the bigger change is in terms of energy efficiency. Even though the hybrid architecture is not used in Intel processors, the 7950X is supposedly 47% more power efficient than the i9-12900K. This should help reduce throttling and manage temperatures more effectively on desktops, but can result in a significant increase in laptop battery life.

Initial performance gains compared to the previous generation for the new Zen 4 processors ranged from 8 to 10% (we are talking about the number of instructions per clock - IPC). However, at AMD Technical Day in Austin, it was said that this figure would increase to about 13%, which was a big surprise. In comparison, the 19% IPC increase for Zen 3 over Zen 2 was called "historic" at the time. Therefore, the declared 13% look quite good.

Obviously we are relying on normalized metrics and geometric mean scores on several different tests, both compute and gaming. So this should still be taken with a pinch of salt until we get different chips on our own test benches for proper testing.

For us gamers and those who work with multimedia, single-threaded performance is more important than increasing IPC. AMD previously claimed a 15% increase in single-threaded processing performance, but now they are already talking about 29%. That's almost double, although this number is from Geekbench versus the 5950X chip, not gaming.

But AMD isn't just promising stellar gaming performance on its most powerful, highest-spec processor yet. At the aforementioned Austin event, Dr. Lisa Su also demonstrated how the youngest model of the new lineup, the Ryzen 5 7600X, is ahead of the Intel Core i9 12900K in gaming terms.

After initially showing AMD's new 6-core processor outperforming Intel's 16-core Alder Lake chip by 11% in F1 2022, it posted an average gain of 5% over the competition in a five-game set. It is worth saying that of these five games, only Cyberpunk 2077 saw a draw with Intel, and GTA V shows a 3% gap in gaming performance. Nevertheless, this is an impressive figure.

When talking about the single-thread performance gains of the Zen 4 architecture that the chips are based on, it's worth understanding that newer CPUs may require more power to deliver this level of efficiency. You will also need one of the AM5 motherboards, though AM4 models will still be compatible for a while.

AMD has announced DDR5-6000 as the best memory overclocking option for its next Ryzen 7000 processors. In AMD parlance, optimal frequency is a combination of performance, stability, affordability, and simplicity. AMD's Robert Hallock suggested leaving FClk controller to achieve best results. Memory overclocking produces less results with dual-rank DIMMs or two DIMMs per memory channel, with both AMD and Intel. Some recently released certified DIMMs use higher clock speeds than DDR5-6000.

In terms of raw performance, it's no surprise that the Ryzen 7000 is better than the previous generation. According to AMD data, which may not be 100% representative, these CPUs provide approximately 29% single-core performance improvement over the Ryzen 5000. It is also 35% faster in games and 50% faster in rendering. This is a significant improvement, at least according to what the manufacturer has shared.

AMD is putting a lot of emphasis on efficiency this generation, likely due to the increased power consumption of its flagship chips. The company says that the overall improvement of 35% at maximum power actually increases to 74% when limiting the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X to 65W. Overall, AMD claims that the Ryzen 7000 consumes up to 62% less power with the same performance as the previous generation.

A short video from the CES 2022 talk was posted on the official AMD Ryzen Twitter account earlier. It clearly shows that gaming performance at 1080p will be very high.

In fact, even if you just compare the characteristics of the Ryzen 6000 and 7000, it will become clear that the new generation should become more productive. We have collected the features of these CPUs in one table.

If you're looking for the best performance, it's safe to assume that the Ryzen 7000 will provide it. This is a new generation and it is extremely unlikely that it will be worse than the Ryzen 5000. The main performance question is how much better the Ryzen 7000 will end up being. We will know this very soon and we can draw final conclusions.

If you're building a brand new PC, the Ryzen 7000 is your best bet. It offers a clear upgrade path and is sure to outperform the previous generation and all competitors. However, Ryzen 5000 is still competitive.

By the way, the Ryzen 8000 is next in line. The CPUs were shown in May 2022. It is known that they will work on the Zen 5 architecture and, as expected by analysts, on the 3 nm process technology.

Where to buy a PC with AMD Ryzen 7000

As soon as new models of processors appear on the market, Artline store employees immediately try to create new configurations of computers with them. This also applies to AMD Ryzen 7000. Our store is the first one where you can buy a personal computer or workstation with new CPUs. Our experts can build a PC according to your request and budget.

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