Workstations require powerful CPUs that can handle demanding tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, data analysis, and software development. When selecting a CPU for a workstation, there are several key factors to consider – core count, clock speed, cache size, power efficiency, and platform support. In 2024, the best CPUs for workstations come from Intel and AMD, which offer high core counts and fast clock speeds to deliver excellent performance. This article will examine the top workstation CPU options from Intel and AMD and provide recommendations for different use cases.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals)
The Ryzen 9 7950X sets a new standard for high-end CPU performance. With 16 cores, 32 threads, and boost speeds reaching 5.7GHz, the 7950X offers unmatched multithreaded throughput. It leverages the Zen 4 architecture, AM5 platform, and leading-edge 5nm process to drive the limits of single-core performance. For creators, enthusiasts, and extreme gamers, the Ryzen 9 7950X represents the pinnacle of AMD’s engineering and design expertise. It goes toe-to-toe with Intel’s best to claim the CPU performance crown.
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Top AMD CPU Deals at 2023 Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to look for deals on new computer hardware upgrades. AMD has released some exceptional CPUs over the past couple years across both their Ryzen 5000 and brand new Ryzen 7000 lineups. For those looking to build a new AMD-powered desktop or upgrade an existing one, there are going to be fantastic deals on AMD processors during the holiday sales weekend.
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AMD Launches Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Game Bundle for Radeon 7000 GPUs and Ryzen 7000 CPUs
AMD has introduced a new game bundle that includes a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with the purchase of select Radeon 7000 GPUs and Ryzen 7000 CPUs. This bundle replaces the previous Starfield promotion.
The new bundle applies to Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs from the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and up, Ryzen 7000 laptop CPUs from the Ryzen 7 7735HS and up, all Radeon RX 7000 GPUs for desktop and laptop, and the Radeon RX 6650M laptop GPU. Customers will receive the Standard Edition of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PC, valued at $70.
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Intel Claims Core i9-13900K is 11% Faster in Gaming than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
According to leaked slides from Intel, the upcoming flagship 13th Gen Core i9-13900K is 11% faster on average than AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X when in gaming. The Intel Core i9-13900K will be officially released today, you can now pre-order through these links.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Overclocked to 7.2GHz Single-core, 6.5 GHz All-core with LN2 Cooling
The upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X now breaks overclock record again. According to @TUM_APISAK, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was pushed to 7.247 GHz across 1 Zen 4 cores with a voltage of 1.506V under LN2 cooling. The CPU also achieved 6.5 GHz across all 16 Zen 4 cores with 1.465V voltage.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Cinebench R23 Tests Leaked Online
The recently announced AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-core 32-thread CPU now has been tested in Cinebench R23. There are two test results for Ryzen 9 7950X. The first score in Cinebench R23 is 29649 points in multi-core with air cooler, the second score in Cinebench R23 is 36256 points in multi-core with AIO cooler, this score is even faster than upcoming Intel Core i9-13900K.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X Tested in Geekbench
The recently announced AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X are now both tested in Geekbench. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was tested on ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme motherboard equipped with 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X was tested on MSI high-end MEG ACE X670E motherboard equipped with 32GB of DDR5 memory of unknown speed.
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AMD Launches Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors with “Zen 4” Architecture: the Fastest Core in Gaming
New AMD Socket AM5 platform combines with world’s first 5nm desktop PC processors to deliver powerhouse performance for gamers and content creators
Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) revealed the Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop processor lineup powered by the new “Zen 4” architecture, ushering in the next era of high performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators. Featuring up to 16 cores, 32 threads and built on an optimized, high-performance, TSMC 5nm process node, the Ryzen 7000 Series processors deliver dominant performance and leadership energy efficiency. Compared to the previous generation, AMD Ryzen 7950X processor enables single-core performance improvement of up to +29%2, up to 45% more compute for content creators in POV Ray3, up to 15% faster gaming performance in select titles4, and up to 27% better performance-per-watt5. AMD’s most expansive desktop platform to date, the new Socket AM5 platform is designed for longevity with support through 2025.
“The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series brings leadership gaming performance, extraordinary power for content creation, and advanced scalability with the new AMD Socket AM5,” Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager, Client business unit, AMD. “With the next generation Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, we are proud to uphold our promise of leadership and continuous innovation, delivering the ultimate PC experience for gamers and creators alike.”
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series once again delivers a double-digit IPC uplift over “Zen 3”6, further solidifying a track record of innovation, execution, and delivery of the award-winning “Zen” architecture. The world’s first high-performance x86 5nm CPU, the Ryzen 7000 Series ushers in the remarkable speed of “Zen 4” architecture, advancing gaming and content creation performance leadership to new levels.
At the top of the stack, the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor offers up to 57% better content creation performance in V-Ray Render compared to the competition7. Meanwhile, even the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor offers an average of 5% faster gaming performance across select titles than the competitor’s flagship gaming processor4.
The incredible performance improvements also come with stunning advances in energy efficiency; AMD Ryzen 7950X processor is up to 47% more energy efficient than the competition8. Beyond the core, the Ryzen 7000 Series Processors feature an all-new 6nm I/O die, which enables hardware-accelerated video encode/decode9, light-duty graphics work and multi-display support. Across the CPU, a host of new power management technologies leveraged from AMD’s ultra-efficient mobile processors allow Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors to run more efficiently than ever before.
Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors are expected to be available globally from leading etailers and retailers beginning September 27, starting at an SEP of $299 USD.
Model | Cores/Threads | Boost10 /
Base Frequency |
Total Cache | PCIe® | TDP | SEP (USD) |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 16C/32T | Up to 5.7 / 4.5 GHZ | 80MB | Gen 5 | 170W | $699 |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | 12C/24T | Up to 5.6 / 4.7 GHZ | 76MB | Gen 5 | 170W | $549 |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8C/16T | Up to 5.4 / 4.5 GHZ | 40MB | Gen 5 | 105W | $399 |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 6C/12T | Up to 5.3 / 4.7 GHZ | 38MB | Gen 5 | 105W | $299 |
New AMD Socket AM5 Updates
With the introduction of the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, AMD also unveiled the new Socket AM5 platform, offering cutting-edge connectivity features like dual-channel DDR5 memory. The AM5 platform also includes up to 24 PCIe® 5.0 lanes, making it AMD’s most expansive desktop platform to date. Support for new and evolving technologies like PCIe® Gen 5 and DDR5 memory empowers users to grow with their Socket AM5 solution, which AMD will support with platform longevity through 2025 and beyond.
The new Socket AM5 motherboard family features four new chipsets, giving users the power and flexibility to choose the exact features they want. The four chipsets feature:
- AMD X670 Extreme: Bringing the most connectivity and extreme overclocking capabilities11 with PCIe 5.0 support for graphics and storage
- AMD X670: Supporting enthusiast overclocking with PCIe® 5.0 support for storage and optional graphics support
- AMD B650E: Designed for performance users with PCIe® 5.0 storage support and optional graphics support
- AMD B650: Designed for mainstream users with support for DDR5 memory and optional PCIe® 5.0 support
New motherboards will be available starting at an SEP of $125 USD, with the AMD X670 and X670E chipsets arriving in September, and AMD B650E and B650 chipsets in October.
AMD EXPO™ Technology
New for the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors and optimized for AMD Socket AM5 motherboards, AMD EXPO™ technology provides users with advanced profile settings for DDR5 memory overclocking11. When optimized for high-performance gaming, consumers can expect to see up to 11% faster gaming performance with AMD EXPO technology in F1® 202212.
AMD EXPO technology was designed to achieve higher gaming performance from pre-configured overclocking profiles11 and is easy to implement. PC enthusiasts who want to understand the finer details of an AMD EXPO technology-enabled module can find public self-certification reports, which clearly lay out the module’s full timing table, components, and the system configuration used to finalize the memory’s specifications. AMD is offering EXPO technology to its industry memory partners without royalties or licensing fees.
AMD EXPO technology arrives to market alongside the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, with offerings from ADATA, Corsair, GeIL, G.SKILL, and Kingston. Over 15 AMD EXPO technology-enabled memory kits will be initially available, with memory speeds up to DDR5-6400.
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AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Price Leaked: 7950X for $699, 7900X for $549, 7700X for $399, 7600X for $299
Here is a quick update for the US price for upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 series Zen 4 desktop processors now leaked online. The flagship Ryzen 9 7950X costs $699, Ryzen 9 7900X for $549, same as Ryzen 9 5900X launch price. The Ryzen 7 7700X costs $399, and Ryzen 5 7600X costs $299.