Best Value Gaming · Processors (CPUs)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The previous king of gaming CPUs is still a brilliant buy. When it's discounted, the 7800X3D delivers nearly the gaming performance of its successor for noticeably less money.
- Brand
- AMD
- Best for
- Gamers who want X3D for less
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Our score
- 8.5/10
Key specifications
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 |
|---|---|
| Boost clock | 5.0GHz |
| L3 cache | 96MB (3D V-Cache) |
| TDP | 120W |
| Socket | AM5 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Superb gaming performance
- Very efficient
- Often heavily discounted
Cons
- Slower than the 9800X3D in productivity
- Limited overclocking
Verdict
The previous king of gaming CPUs is still a brilliant buy. When it's discounted, the 7800X3D delivers nearly the gaming performance of its successor for noticeably less money. It earns our Best Value Gaming award in our guide to the best processors (cpus).
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