Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on AM5.

4.1 · 792 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

96 MB

TDP

120W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming21

Productivity20

Single-core20

Multi-core33

Power efficiency21

Lab scores

Performance score21

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p46 fps

1440p37 fps

4K25 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raphael (Zen4)
Process node: 5 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.4 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 8 MB
L3 cache: 96 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-5200
Base power (TDP): 120W
Max temperature: 89°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $449

Technologies

Instruction sets: 86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, -64, -V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, -V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the huge gaming performance jump from the extra cache. The main grumble is that AM5 motherboard prices still feel too high.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Crushing games without breaking a sweat
Stays cool under heavy loads
Unlocks high fps without tweaking

Cons

Fan cooler is not included
Single thread speed is just okay
Pricey for a gaming only chip

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D

A solid processor built for gaming, but its real strength is the unique large cache that boosts frame rates.

Get it if you want the best gaming performance on the market without breaking the bank, and you're building a new AM5 system. Skip it if you do heavy video editing or rendering, where a standard chip with more cores will beat it.