CONCLUSION

   3 things one should take away from todays review/comparison, first that the 65W TDP is not quite on the spot, second that the performance levels of the new non-X CPUs are pretty much on par with their X counterparts and third that the bundled wraith coolers produce a better price/performance ratio for the non-X models compared to the X models. In regards to the 65W TDP limit it’s clear from the charts (this time over i included both default and OC numbers for power consumption) that none of the 3 CPUs can actually achieve it on load and the lowest number they can achieve only apply at default/stock clocks and configuration so do keep that in mind (at manual overclock power consumption is almost identical to that of the 7000X series). The good news is that performance is also almost identical to that of the X series (although do keep in mind that the BIOS version and chipset drivers used here are newer in comparison) so you’re not really missing out on anything if you choose the non-X series. As for the wraith coolers i can’t say much about them since i didn’t use them for my review. I did do a quick noise level check and i guess they are borderline ok (and the RGB models do look nice) but still people do need to keep in mind that these are CPU air coolers only for when the new Series 7000 65W TDP models are running with everything at default/stock.

   The new Ryzen 7000 Series of 65W TDP CPUs by AMD are scheduled to make their debut tomorrow at USD229 for the Ryzen 5 7600, USD329 for the Ryzen 7 7700 and USD429 for the Ryzen 9 7900 model. If stores follow these pricing guidelines by AMD the new non-X series CPUs will not only retail for less (the how much depends on the model however) but they’ll also include an air cooler in the bundle further widening the price gap. Overall, there’s not a single bad thing i can say about the new Series 7000 65W TDP CPUs by AMD. Yes, the 65W TDP provided by AMD is not a realistic number (not even at default configuration) but even so 80W for the 7600 model, 85W for the 7700 model and 96W for the 7900 model are great numbers regardless. So, for all of the above the latest Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs by AMD certainly deserve the Golden Award.

PROS

- Excellent Performance (Trade Blows With The X Line)
- Top Clocks (5300MHz / 5500 / 5400MHz)
- EXPO DDR5 RAM (Low Latencies / Compatibility)
- Power Consumption (TDP)
- Integrated RDNA 2 Radeon Graphics
- Ryzen Master Software (Overclocking / Reduced Power Consumption)
- Pin Less Design
- AM5 Socket (Same As AM4)
- Wraith Coolers (Bundle)
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- 65W TDP (Not Realistic)