Ryzen 7 1800X

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.0 GHz on AM4.

4.4 · 31 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.0 GHz

L3 cache

16384 MB

TDP

95W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming10

Productivity10

Single-core10

Multi-core33

Power efficiency10

Lab scores

Performance score10

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p22 fps

1440p18 fps

4K12 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Summit Ridge
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2017
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.0 GHz
Multiplier: 36 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 768 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 16384 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 95W
PCIe: PCIe n/a
Launch price: $499

Technologies

Instruction sets: XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the multi-core muscle for heavy work and gaming, calling it a great value. The usual gripe is that it runs hot with the stock cooler, needing a better one.

Pros

Four real-world strengths of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Great for heavy multitasking workloads
Strong productivity and content creation
Unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
Solid value for its generation

Cons

Gets hot under heavy load
No integrated graphics at all
Poor single-core performance for gaming

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 1800X

The 1800X is AMD's first high-end Ryzen CPU, offering incredible multi-core grunt for its time but struggling with single-threaded tasks.

Get it if you need a solid eight-core workhorse for heavy multitasking or content creation on a tight budget. Skip it if you want top gaming performance—newer chips offer much better single-core speed and efficiency.