AMD Ryzen 7 7700, 8C/16T, 3.80-5.30GHz, boxed

Nachdem die X-Modelle der Ryzen-7000-Serie lange alleine ausharren mussten und die 65-W-Modelle weiterhin aus der Vorgänger-Generation bedient wurden, stellte AMD Anfang des Jahres die sparsameren Modelle der aktuellen Generation vor. Mit dem Ryzen 9 7900 hatten wir uns zum Start auch das Spitzenmodell mit 12 Kernen angeschaut und urteilten damals, dass dieser bereits mit dem Eco-Mode daherkommt und sich nicht vor der X-Variante verstecken muss. Nun werfen wir einen Blick auf die übrigen beiden Modelle: Den Ryzen 5 7600 und Ryzen 7 7600.

Raphael ohne den X-Faktor. Das AMD-Ryzen-7000-non-X-Lineup mit 65 W soll Zen 4 zu erschwinglicheren Preisen verfügbar machen. Heute testen wir den AMD Ryzen 7 7700 und sehen, wie er sich gegenüber seinen Cousins mit höherer TDP und auch gegenüber der Intel-Raptor-Lake-Konkurrenz schlägt. Während der Ryzen 7 7700 für 70 US-Dollar weniger als der MSRP des Ryzen 7 7700X fast die Leistung eines Core i9-12900K bietet, können andere Faktoren wie hohe DDR5-Preise einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen.

Bevor AMD die Spieler mit den interessanten 3D-Modellen beglückt, schicken sie am 10. Januar 2023 die ersten Non-X-Prozessoren ins Rennen. Ryzen 9 7900, 7 7700 und 5 7600 sollen insbesondere mit einer hohen Effizienz punkten und ermöglichen einen preisbewussten Einstieg in die neue AM5-Generation.

AMD Ryzen 7000 für Sockel AM5 gibt es ab sofort auch in den drei 65-Watt-TDP-Varianten Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700 und Ryzen 5 7600. Abseits der ab Werk reduzierten Verlustleistung und infolgedessen niedrigeren Taktraten entsprechen die drei CPUs den X-Varianten. Wie schnell sie in Anwendungen und Spielen sind, klärt der Test.

We checked out AMD's new non-X Ryzen 7 7700 series 8-core processor, which impressed us far more than the original X model. The newer version's performance is superior, and its thermal design power (TDP) rating is significantly more reasonable at 65W. This implies lower temperatures while still reaping the benefits of the Ryzen 7000 architecture. AMD has released the non-X version of their Ryzen 7000 series processor. The new update isn't intended for extreme performance but is tagged with a far friendlier 65W TDP. Three separate models, the Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and the Ryzen 5 7600 SKU are released by AMD. The default power of those components will be reduced from 170W to ... 65W, which is the most significant difference between them and current models aside from a lower clock frquency. Three processors with a little unexpected, even the Ryzen 9 7900. That processor has 12 cores and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz, making it 200 MHz less powerful than the X model. This processor will cost $429, saving you $120 compared to the current market standard. In addition, the boost speed of the 8-core Ryzen 7 7700 is 5.3 GHz, only 100 MHz below the X model. The suggested retail price (MSRP) of $329 also seems like a fantastic offer, saving you $70 USD. The rumoured price of the 6-core Ryzen 5 7600 is $229, which is $70 less than the X model. The maximum frequency of 5.1 GHz on this model would be achieved at the expense of 200 MHz of boost frequency. New in the non-X series, these processors are all unlocked on the multiplier.

Adding 65W Ryzen CPU SKUs, AMD has furthered the availability and reach of it new AM5 platform.

AMD today expanded its Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" desktop processor series, and we have a couple of reviews for you today, starting with the Ryzen 7 7700 8-core processor. At the 2023 International CES, AMD expanded its desktop processor series in two distinct directions apart from the Ryzen 7000X series it debuted in 2022. Towards the value end, you have three new processor models with 65 W TDP and included stock cooling solutions; and towards the high-end, it introduced the 7000X3D processors with 3D Vertical Cache, which will release in February. The 65 W models being introduced today are equally important for the company, as they appeal to a much wider range of PC part buyers, particularly small businesses. AMD has standardized integrated graphics with the Ryzen 7000 series. Every business that picks up a 65 W Core i5 or Core i7 processor for its office needs and only uses the integrated graphics, now gets the first real alternatives from AMD that aren't fancy APUs that compromise on CPU performance in favor of strong iGPUs. The integrated graphics included with these processors are feature-rich, and match the ones Intel includes with its mainstream desktop processors in performance.

What's clear is that AMD Zen 4's position has been strengthened since our launch reviews. The more affordable 65w parts are also more sensible out of the box, and with much more affordable B650 motherboards it means the platform is now viable and in our opinion the obvious choice over AM4 for new system builders, outside of budget builds. This was already true before the arrival of these non-X 65w parts as AMD had cut pricing aggressively over the past few months, but the new CPUs make it all official. There's a chance the original X-parts head back towards their respective MSRPs (and become more expensive), but at that point we'd simply ignore them and just go for the non-X 65w models instead.