AMD Ryzen 7 Granite Ridge 9700X BOX (100-100001404WOF)
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* —This processor supports the official thermal design power (TDP) limit increase from the base 65 W to 105 W, integrated directly into the BIOS microcode (AGESA 1.2.0.2 and later).
A multi-chip design is used; 4-nm TSMC process technology is now used to manufacture chiplets with x86 cores. The I/O die is still manufactured using a 6-nm process technology.
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Valerii Lenko, edited 31.08.2026
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Model overview based on user reviews
Granite Ridge processors offer a modern 4 nm design, 8 cores and 16 threads, with users noting strong efficiency and good performance for programming. Memory support is improved in some systems, although results vary by configuration. The 9800X3D variant can run very cool and quietly, while the 9700X has been criticized for high temperatures, unstable boost behavior and frequent frequency drops. BIOS tuning may be needed for optimal operation.
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8 cores, new 4nm technology, doesn't consume much energy and doesn't overheat by December 24, the BIOS are still not polished, updates every month. use AMD 9700X BOX less than month |
amUde made a mess with the 9000 generation. The lids are several mm thicker than their predecessors so that coolers can move from am4 to am5. Consequently, heat just doesn't dissipate properly onto the CPU lids. In stock, these things are simply unusable; when you remove limits, it heats up to 95 even in games. The boost jumps as it wishes, gives 5500 MHz for 2 seconds, the temperature goes over 90+, and it drops again. Being in a room with such a "plane" is simply impossible. In games, this monster doesn't know how to boost properly and can't choose at least an average frequency across all cores for continuous load in a program or game. You will always see what seems like constant 5300-5500, then suddenly it drops to 4400-4700 across all cores for a few seconds as if the CPU doesn't care what you're doing; the frequency fluctuates even if you're not hitting temperature limits. In stock, my curve works at -30. This doesn't help maintain the claimed frequencies consistently in demanding applications. The CPU sometimes forgets who and what it is and just drops them without hitting wattage or temperature limits. With PBO +200, in my case, it only holds at -20, which is even worse, as these "computer howls" every 5 minutes are just unbearable. And it adds no stability to the frequency either. Sometimes it hits 5750 MHz for 5 seconds, goes over 90+ degrees, and then drops again to 4400-4700. The best option is good old manual overclocking through locked frequency and voltage. This is a problem with all CPUs of these generations; there are similar examples on Overclockers and Reddit. - New architecture - better controller, but still bad - heat dissipation from the crystal lid - does not maintain frequencies - poor controller, cannot take memory above 6200, even though my memory is capable of much more  Maksim Skvorcov: use AMD 9700X OEM few months |
Built a new system. Configuration: Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Cooling: Be quiet! Dark Rock Elite (air) Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero Memory: 64 GB Kingbank DDR5 6200 MHz (timings 30-38-32-50 CR1, screenshot added) Graphics Card: RTX 5080 Gigabyte Gaming OC Memory is stable at 6200 MHz, ran tests with no errors. My main concern was the temperatures, but I didn't need to worry. Thanks to the cache being under the die now, heat dissipation is perfect even with an air cooler. Did proper undervolting (Curve Optimizer -35). At idle: 30°C (fans at 850 RPM, silent). In games: doesn't go above 50–52°C. Maximum load: CPU doesn’t go above 70°C. Holds a steady frequency of 5200 MHz at a voltage of ~1.1V (visible on the CPUID screenshot). The system turned out very cool, quiet, and productive. - Unrealistically low temperatures under air cooling (30-50 degrees for me) - Consistently holds -35 on the curve and frequency of 5200 MHz - Perfectly reveals the potential of the new RTX 5080 - Excellent memory controller performance (stable at 6200 CL28) - Energy efficiency is top-notch - High price (19,000 UAH) - For perfect operation, it is advisable to spend time on settings in the BIOS Vlad: use AMD 9800X3D BOX few months |
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Zen 5 Architecture
At launch, the Ryzen 9000 series processors received a mixed reaction due to their high prices—even despite the tangible improvements of the Zen 5 architecture, many experts preferred the tried-and-tested 7000 series solutions. However, over the past six months, market dynamics have changed things, and the Ryzen 7 9700X has now become one of the most sought-after processors in retail.
8 Cores, 16 Threads
Technically, the Ryzen 7 9700X is a conventional 8-core processor with multithreading support, a maximum clock speed of 5.5 GHz, and 32 MB of L3 cache. Thanks to successful architectural improvements, it delivers impressive results in both single-threaded and multithreaded modes: in Cinebench and Geekbench tests, its performance approaches that of the previous-generation 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X.
A Versatile Performer
The Ryzen 7 9700X confidently handles a wide range of tasks, from modern games to applications with heavy multithreaded workloads and tasks requiring high clock speeds. However, it also has some drawbacks—limited undervolting headroom, no integrated NPU unit, and noticeable heat generation when PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) is enabled and the TDP is raised to 105 W. Therefore, reviews often recommend installing a full-fledged liquid cooling system, although a quality tower cooler such as the Thermalright Peerless Assassin will be sufficient for everyday use.
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The new 4 nm tech process is a nice touch. It feels like working on modern hardware that will remain relevant for a long time. The memory controller here is clearly better than in the 7000 series, and this is noticeable in the stable operation. Although, I don’t push beyond 6000 MHz, everything works perfectly at this level.
When I bought it, there was a promotion plus I had bonuses from previous purchases, so it came out priced like the 7700X. The only nuance was that I had to update the BIOS on the motherboard, but that's a minor issue; it needed updating anyway to ensure everything worked at full capacity.
I cool it with a cooler because I don't like water. Water in a computer is a nightmare.