Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
105W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming14
Productivity13
Single-core14
Multi-core33
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score14
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p31 fps
1440p25 fps
4K17 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.5 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)
- 105W
- Launch price
- $399
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners praise its smooth multitasking and strong gaming performance for the price. The common gripe is it runs hotter than expected, needing a better cooler than the stock one.
Pros
- Gaming performance is genuinely excellent
- Runs cool with the stock cooler
- Great for streaming and multitasking
- Fits older AM4 motherboards easily
Cons
- Still runs hot under load
- Not much faster than cheaper 3700X
- Lacks integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 3800X
A solid 8-core, 16-thread CPU from 2019 that runs too hot for the performance you get.
Get it if you're building a high-end AM4 gaming or streaming rig right now and want strong multi-core performance without overspending. Skip it if you can get a newer, faster chip for similar money or don't need the extra cores over a cheaper alternative.
Buy it if…
- You upgrade an older AM4 board without changing the platform.
- You need a solid eight-core CPU for mixed gaming and work.
- You find a used one cheap and don't chase the latest chips.
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