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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310PassMark multi-core score:34288N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:5.0 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):120 W

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 62 expert and video reviews and 33 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8.7/10

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

40%

8.0

Technical score

25%

8.8

Reviews score

25%

9.4

List score

10%

10

Sentiment score

★Better than 99% of processors
8.8

Value for money

Value for money
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

★Better than 99%
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%

8.2

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.8

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 86%
8.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 98% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

10

Popularity

Grades by review (62)
30 reviews: 20 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 32 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 98%
9.4

List score

List score
9.4/ 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 25% 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 (33)
List score: in 33 of 85 lists (39%)
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Based on 10 · 35

Reviewers agree it's a superb, power-efficient gaming chip, but it falls behind in productivity apps and opinions on price are split.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Based on 243 owners sharing their experience in online comments

82%positive9%mixed9%negative

Owners praise fast, efficient gaming, while heat and motherboard or BIOS problems are the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Under heavy load it can reach the 80s or 90s°C, so owners suggest a 360mm AIO or a thermal limit.11
  • Some boards refused XMP RAM profiles or needed several BIOS updates before running stably, and a few owners reported board or socket damage.9
  • Gains depend on the game and GPU; at 1440p or 4K the graphics card often holds results back, so gains are smaller.9
  • Overclocking beyond stock is limited, boards like A620 lack curve optimizer, and per-core undervolt tuning is slow.8
  • Aggressive undervolts can crash the PC, and some owners saw RAM stability problems or memory controller failure over time.7
  • Some owners saw no change in temperature or speed at -20 to -30, while others noticed only about 2 percent better performance.5
  • Compared with gaming, it is weaker in multithreaded work like video editing and 3D rendering, where some Intel chips lead.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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%

8.2

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.6

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.8

Integrated graphics

8.0
Reviews score
8.8
List score
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 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 100% of models
Score components:

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.8
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 92% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D reaches a boost clock of 5 GHz which is higher than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a base clock of 8x4.2 GHz which is higher than that of 88% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
34,288
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D scores 34,288 in PassMark, which is higher than 89.7% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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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Integrated graphics
yes
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 87.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.94x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (15,297 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    15,297 vs 5,209
  • 2.99x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (34,288 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    34,288 vs 11,469
  • 77.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,721 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,721 vs 1,535
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 47% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,760 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,760 vs 2,558
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • 31.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 10
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    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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    ★ Better than 98% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    10

    Popularity

    Grades by review (62)
    30 reviews: 20 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 32 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.8 vs 6.7
  • 20.5% higher list score
    List score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    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 25% 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 (33)
    List score: in 33 of 85 lists (39%)
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 38.9% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.2
  • 20.6% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.78 vs 7.3).
    8.78 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    April 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 2.94x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (15,297 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    15,297 vs 5,209
  • 2.99x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (34,288 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    34,288 vs 11,469
  • 77.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,721 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,721 vs 1,535
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 47% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,760 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,760 vs 2,558
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 13.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.0 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 44.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    707 vs 490
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 14 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (42 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    42 vs 28
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D has more transistors than the average processor (11.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    11.27 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 11 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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
  • 35.4% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (257 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    257 vs 398.015
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 35.4% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (257 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    257 vs 398.015
  • 19.1% slower classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (275.2 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    275.22 vs 340.075
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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 7800x3D 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

9.0
ImWateringPSUs
≈ estimated
06/04/2026
Hands-on build · 2026 value check and gaming benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the best value for most builds in 2026, unless you pair it with a very high-end GPU.
8.0
ProYamYamPC
≈ estimated
22/11/2025
Hands-on review · 1440p benchmarks and buyer advice
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overkill for most gamers, but good value for esports and high-end GPU builds.
9.5
TheOverclocker
≈ estimated
11/03/2024
Retrospective review · gaming, productivity and power tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still among the fastest gaming CPUs you can buy, and a strong choice with an affordable motherboard.
7.0
TechLabUK
≈ estimated
16/11/2023
Hands-on test · integrated graphics gaming in older titles
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D's built-in graphics work as a backup and for older games, though some titles run much slower.
9.5
STS
≈ estimated
30/08/2023
Hands-on review · game and productivity benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best pick for pure gaming right now, though it trails non-3D chips in multi-core work.
6.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
30/04/2023
Failure investigation · lab tests on X3D CPUs and motherboards
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D failures trace back to high SOC voltage, so update the BIOS and check voltage, as X3D chips are more fragile.
7.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · ITX build, power and temperature tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a split decision: efficient and great for small builds, but a missed opportunity for AMD.
9.0
KitGuruTech
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, power and price
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers strong gaming performance and efficiency, but its price is steep and the naming and power figures seem off.
9.5
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · gaming and benchmark tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the top pick for a gaming PC, while productivity users should look at a higher core count.
9.5
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and power efficiency
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the fastest gaming CPUs available and remarkably power efficient.
9.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Full review · gaming and productivity benchmarks vs rivals
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU in its class, though the Intel 13700K remains the better all-round choice.
9.5
Techtesters
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Full review · 25 games at three resolutions · power tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the top gaming CPU, matching far pricier chips while drawing much less power.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Launch review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a top gaming chip that draws much less power than the Core i9-13900K in games, but trails it in heavy productivity work.
9.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Lab test · Gaming and power
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a gaming CPU that nearly matches the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in games while drawing less power, but it trails the 7700X in most non-gaming tests.
8.3
techradar.com
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a gaming chip that suits people who mostly play games, since it lags behind the Ryzen 7 7700X in most other tasks.
9.0
windowscentral.com
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Early review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built for gaming, with strong frame rates and one-click overclocking, but it sits mid-pack in productivity and needs DDR5 memory.
7.5
cgmagonline.com
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D matches the Core i9-13900K in most games, though it's only adequate for creative and office work.
9.0
gizmodo.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2023
Late review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D matches or beats the Core i9-13900K in games and leads in power efficiency, but its productivity results are unremarkable.
9.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
03/02/2025
Benchmark review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a gaming chip whose big cache wins in games but lags in non-gaming work and single-core speed.
9.0
gamesradar.com
✓ explicit
14/05/2025
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still a top gaming CPU two years on, but the Ryzen 7 8700G beats it in single-core work.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2024
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an efficient gaming chip for mid-range builds, but Intel's Core i5-14600K edges it in both gaming and general computing.
9.5
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Benchmark review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in PC games while drawing much less power than rivals, thanks to 64MB of extra cache, though it sometimes trails the 7700X in other tasks.
8.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a gaming CPU that nearly matches the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in most titles, though Intel leads in some, such as Spider-Man.
9.5
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
09/04/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the fastest CPU in the test field and very efficient, but it gets hot under full application load, not in games.
7.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
26/10/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D suits gamers, with strong game performance and acceptable built-in graphics, but it trails the Ryzen 7 7700 in rendering.
7.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
05/04/2023
Full review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the slowest of AMD's three 3D V-Cache chips, but its 8 cores and 96MB of shared cache suit gaming builds.
9.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
27/04/2023
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a gaming-first chip that delivers more frames at 1080p, but its locked multiplier rules out normal overclocking and it needs its own cooler.
9.0
cronica.tech
✓ explicit
29/07/2023
Month-long test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in games and draws about 59W in testing, but trails rival chips in multi-core work.
9.5
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Benchmark review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a strong gaming processor, about 13% faster than the Core i9-13900K in games, but it trails the Ryzen 7 7700X in heavy computing.
9.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Lab test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the fastest gaming processor tested, rivaling the much pricier Core i9 13900KS, though that Intel, with faster DDR5, wins some tests.
9.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
16/07/2023
Desktop CPU test · Gaming chip
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core gaming chip with low memory latency, but it falls far behind Intel's Core i9-13900K in multi-core tests.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
27/06/2023
Efficiency test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an efficient, fast gaming CPU for AM5 builds, but it runs slightly slower than the 7700X and offers limited overclocking.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Unmatched gaming performance, often beating more expensive flagships like the Intel Core i9-13900K in gaming benchmarks.
  • Exceptional power efficiency, delivering high frame rates while consuming significantly less wattage than its competitors.
  • Single-CCD design provides a 'plug-and-play' experience without the scheduling issues or latency penalties found in multi-die CPUs.
  • Excellent value for gamers, offering top-tier performance at a mid-range price point compared to high-end enthusiast chips.
  • Efficient thermal management and lower cooling requirements, allowing it to perform well even with high-quality air coolers.
  • Future-proof platform support on AM5, which is expected to support multiple upcoming generations of Zen processors.

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Inferior productivity performance in multi-threaded tasks compared to similarly priced or cheaper non-X3D alternatives.
  • Lower base and boost clock speeds than standard Ryzen 7000 series chips due to the thermal sensitivity of the 3D V-Cache.
  • Limited overclocking capabilities, as the voltage and frequency are strictly capped to protect the cache layer.
  • Requires an upgrade to the AM5 platform, necessitating new DDR5 memory and a compatible motherboard for those on older systems.
  • Diminishing returns at 4K resolution, where performance gains are often limited by the GPU rather than the processor.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 4.2 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.0 GHz. Its defining feature is the 96MB of L3 V-Cache, which provides a massive performance boost in gaming by reducing memory latency. Key pros include its status as a top-tier gaming CPU, excellent power efficiency with a 120W TDP, and support for modern standards like DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 on the AM5 socket. Main cons include lower clock speeds compared to non-3D variants, mediocre multi-threaded performance in productivity tasks like video rendering, and a tendency to run hot due to the stacked cache design.

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