Ryzen 7 3700X

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on AM4.

4.5 · 560 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.4 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming13

Productivity12

Single-core13

Multi-core33

Power efficiency13

Lab scores

Performance score13

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p29 fps

1440p23 fps

4K16 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Matisse (Zen 2)
Process node: 7 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.4 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 51.196 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Launch price: $329

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love the big leap in multi-core performance for the money and how cool it runs. The main complaint is that it can feel a bit slower in games than Intel options of the same era.

Pros

Games load and run fast
Your PC stays quiet and cool
Handles video editing smoothly
Runs well on cheaper motherboards

Cons

Gaming performance lags behind newer chips
Stock cooler is mediocre for noise
No integrated graphics for troubleshooting

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 3700X

This is an eight-core CPU that runs cool and quiet, making it the sensible workhorse of its generation.

Get it if you need a solid, cool-running eight-core for a mid-range AM4 build without spending extra for a newer chip. Skip it if you want top gaming speed or plan to upgrade your GPU soon for high-refresh gaming.