AMD is preparing a new 3D V-Cache CPU for the AM5 socket, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, which should feature the same 8-core & 96 MB cache at a lower price point.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU Brings 8-Core 3D V-Cache To Even More AM5 Gamers
Currently, AMD offers three 8-Core Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs: the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. But that is about to change as the company is working on a brand new processor.
As per chi11eddog, the new CPU will be called the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D, and as per the naming, the chip should fall below the 7800X3D. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still regarded as one of the strongest CPUs for gaming based on its price, which usually hovers around $400. The new CPU is going to offer higher value.
In terms of specifications, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU will feature 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 core architecture. The chip should carry the standard 32 MB L3 cache on the CCDs and a 64MB L3 cache stacked on top of the CCD for a total of 96 MB L3 cache. The CPU will operate at a base clock of 4.0 GHz and a boost clock of 4.5 GHz.
Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D:
- Same 8-Cores based on Zen 4 CPUs
- 4.0 GHz vs 4.2 GHz Base Clock
- 4.5 GHz vs 5.0 GHz Boost Clock
- Same 96 MB L3 Cache
- TDP Yet To Be Determined (Should be 105-120W)
- $299-$349 US Expected Price
No details regarding the TDP are mentioned, but we expect the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D to be similarly spec'd as the 7800X3D, around 105-120W. The clock speeds are 200 MHz lower for the base and 500 MHz lower for the boost clock, so we expect a nominal 5% performance hit versus the 7800X3D, but the 3D V-Cache should still maintain good gaming capabilities.
Price-wise, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU should retail at a lower price than the 7800X3D. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently available for $365 at Newegg, $353 at Amazon, and also hit its lowest price yet at $324, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sells for around 440-450 USD. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also hit its lowest price yet.
We expect the 7700X3D to be priced between $299-$349, which should make it an interesting gaming choice against the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The Intel option will be faster in multi-threading, but for pure gaming, the 7700X3D should easily edge it out. You can check out our 7800X3D vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3D benchmarks here. Expect more information on the 7700X3D in the coming months.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael Desktop CPU Specs:
| CPU Name | Architecture | Process Node | Cores / Threads | Base Clock | Boost Clock (SC Max) | Cache | TDP | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Zen 4 3D V-Cache | 5nm | 16/32 | 4.2 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 144 MB (64+64+16) | 120W | $699 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Zen 4 | 5nm | 16/32 | 4.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 80 MB (64+16) | 170W | $699 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Zen 4 3D V-Cache | 5nm | 12/24 | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 144 MB (64+64+12) | 120W | $599 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Zen 4 | 5nm | 12/24 | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 76 MB (64+12) | 170W | $549 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Zen 4 | 5nm | 12/24 | 3.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 76 MB (64+12) | 65W | $429 US |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Zen 4 3D V-Cache | 5nm | 8/16 | 4.2 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 104 MB (32+64+8) | 120W | $449 US |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Zen 4 3D V-Cache | 5nm | 8/16 | 4.0 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 104 MB (32+64+8) | TBD | $299-$349? |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Zen 4 | 5nm | 8/16 | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 40 MB (32+8) | 105W | $399 US |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Zen 4 | 5nm | 8/16 | 3.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 40 MB (32+8) | 65W | $329 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Zen 4 3D V-Cache | 5nm | 6/12 | TBD | TBD | 102 MB (32+6+64) | TBD | TBD |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Zen 4 | 5nm | 6/12 | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 38 MB (32+6) | 105W | $299 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Zen 4 | 5nm | 6/12 | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 38 MB (32+6) | 65W | $229 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Zen 4 | 5nm | 6/12 | 3.7 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 38 MB (32+6) | 65W | $179 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Zen 4 | 5nm | 6/12 | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 38 MB (32+6) | 65W | TBD |
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