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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290PassMark multi-core score:32752N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):120 W

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 19 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

40%

8.0

Technical score

25%

7.8

Reviews score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 96% of processors
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

★Better than 96%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

8.4

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.4

Power & Thermal

4%

9.1

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 86%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (19)
11 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 62%
?

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (4)
List score: in 4 of 30 lists (13%)
★Better than 96%
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    N/A~ £290
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

8.4

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.4

Power & Thermal

4%

9.1

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated graphics

8.0
Reviews score
7.8
User score
?
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

8.4
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM5
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
?
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 94.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 4.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a base clock of 8x4.0 GHz which is higher than that of 86.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
32,752
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D scores 32,752 in PassMark, which is higher than 88.5% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
96 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has an L3 cache of 96 MB which is larger than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L2 cache
8 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 72% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
512 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 62.8% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Integrated graphics
yes
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
?
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TDP (Thermal design power)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a TDP of 120 W which is higher than that of 91% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a base power of 120 W which is higher than that of 91.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
162 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a boost power of 162 W which is higher than that of 88.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
?
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.8x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,579 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    14,579 vs 5,209
  • 2.86x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (32,752 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    32,752 vs 11,469
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 69.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,595 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,595 vs 1,535
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 38.5% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,543 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,543 vs 2,558
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 16.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 62% of models

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    11 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.8 vs 6.7
  • 25.0% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.2
  • 14.8% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.41 vs 7.3).
    8.41 vs 7.33
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • 6 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2026 vs 2020).
    2026 vs 2020
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 2.8x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,579 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    14,579 vs 5,209
  • 2.86x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (32,752 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    32,752 vs 11,469
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 69.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,595 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,595 vs 1,535
  • 38.5% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,543 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,543 vs 2,558
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x4.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 6.49x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (12 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    12 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • 59.9% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a lower die size than the average processor (71 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    71 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    8 MB vs 3 MB
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2.28x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more transistors than the average processor (11.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    11.3 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    512 KB vs 384 KB
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 vs 16
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5200 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 11 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.53x higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (162 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    162 W vs 64 W
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • More limited crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES vs AES, SHA).
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • No speed boosting
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • More limited crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES vs AES, SHA).
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • No speed boosting
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 2.53x higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (162 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    162 W vs 64 W
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 11 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (89 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    89 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

1.0
KitGuruTech
✓ explicit
16/07/2026
Hands-on review · gaming tests and launch pricing
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is not worth buying at launch pricing; the 7800X3D or 9850X3D is the better choice.
8.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Full benchmark review · 13 games and cost per frame
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a good gaming option at current prices, though recent deals make it less exciting.
9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and build options
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is excellent value at its launch price and a solid choice for single-DIMM builds.
7.0
DaPoets
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Hands-on opinion · gaming and productivity comparison
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a decent pick for gamers who want AM5, but better-value options exist.
Not graded
Overview video
Overview video

What reviewers agree on

Based on 11 · 8

Excellent for gaming, efficient and cool on a long-lived platform, but productivity performance is clearly weak.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
22/07/2026
Benchmark review · Gaming performance
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a downclocked 7800X3D that handles 1080p gaming well, typically 4 to 10% slower than its sibling.
7.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2026
Benchmark review · Gaming and efficiency
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a strong gaming chip, within 5% of the 7800X3D, but it falls well behind Intel in multi-threaded work.
6.0
pcmag.com
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16/07/2026
Lab test · Gaming performance
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a capable gaming chip, but its weak CPU-test scores make it a poor upgrade for existing AM5 owners.
9.0
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
29/09/2026
Benchmark review · 1080p gaming
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a gaming chip that runs close to the 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 9700X, but falls short in productivity.
7.5
kitguru.net
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16/07/2026
Video review · Gaming and upgrades
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a decent gaming CPU, reaching 203fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, but it is weak in multi-core work and needs DDR5.
9.0
digitalfoundry.net
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Benchmark review · Gaming and upgrades
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a strong gaming chip, delivering 95 to 98% of the 7800X3D's frame rates, but it trails about 7% in productivity.
8.0
pcgameshardware.de
≈ estimated
07/08/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming and work tests
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a strong gaming chip that nearly matches the Core Ultra 9 285K, but its application speed lags behind rivals.
8.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2026
Hands-on review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a balanced 8-core gaming chip whose 96MB cache and long-lived AM5 socket suit gamers, though its lower clocks limit productivity.
9.2
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
31/07/2026
Hands-on review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D brings 96MB of 3D V-Cache to AM5 for gamers, running cool at about 90W, though its clocks sit below Zen 5 X3D chips.
8.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Lab test · Gaming CPU upgrade
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is an efficient gaming chip with decent temperatures and suits an AM5 upgrade, but it sits very close to the 7800X3D.
8.0
nedese.com
✓ explicit
11/09/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D keeps the strong gaming gains of 3D V-Cache with 96MB of cache, but its productivity weaknesses make it best suited to gamers.

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D

  • 96 MB of L3 cache helps the chip stay fast in games.
  • Eight cores handle gaming and background tasks well.
  • A PassMark multi-core score of 32752 means strong everyday performance.
  • The 5 nm build keeps the chip efficient.
  • The die is small at 71 mm², which helps keep it cool.
  • It supports DDR5 memory up to 128 GB.

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D

  • The 4.5 GHz boost clock is modest, so single tasks get less of a lift.
  • It draws 120 W at base and up to 162 W when it boosts, so it needs a good cooler.
  • The chip is locked, so you cannot raise its clock speed.
  • No cooler is included, so you must buy one.
  • There is no Turbo Boost.

Verdict

Players who want high frame rates without overspending will find the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D a sensible match. It has 8 cores and 96 MB of L3 cache, and the large cache is the reason it does well in games, where the same data is read again and again. In tests it scores 32752 in PassMark multi-core, so it also handles everyday work with ease. Its 5 nm build keeps the chip efficient, although its 120 W base power means a good cooler is wise. It is not unlocked, so you cannot raise its clock speed. The trade-off is the 4.5 GHz boost clock, which is modest, and the chip has no Turbo Boost. It suits a buyer who wants a solid gaming PC and does not plan to overclock.

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