AMD's lowest-priced 8-core 3D V-Cache CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is now even more cheaper, making it a great option for AM4 users.
AMD's AM4 Platform Continues To See Great Value With The 8-Core Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Now Available For $204
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU was launched earlier this year at a price of $249 US. The chip was designed around the AM4 platform, making it a great deal for users running an older chip and just wanted a performance upgrade. Well, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D not only offered 8 high-end cores but it also offered 3D V-Cache, making it faster than some of the more mainstream options from Intel.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU is very similar to the 5800X3D in specifications with 8 cores & 16 threads. It comes with a reduced clock speed of 3.0 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost but retains the 105W TDP and also gets 100 MB of cache (96 MB L3 + 4 MB L2). The chip still lacks overclocking support but the main selling point is its price which was seen as very disruptive for gamers.
Several retailers have now listed the chip for a reduced price which is up to $44 US below its MSRP. Both Amazon and Walmart have the CPU currently listed for $204.99 US while others have dropped the prices too, and the highest price is currently $218 US which is still way below the MSRP.
The cut needed to happen since the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D itself saw discounts down to $249 US but the latest listings have it around $299 US.
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU - $204.99 US (-18% Off @ Amazon US)
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU - $218.00 US (-12% Off @ Newegg US)
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU - $204.99 US (-18% Off @ Microcenter)
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU - $209.99 US (-16% Off @ B&H Photo)
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU - $204.99 US (-18% Off @ Walmart US)
AMD is the only CPU maker at the moment that has incorporated 3D V-Cache stacks on its high-end desktop and laptop lineups. The first chip was introduced back in 2022 and we have seen six new releases, three in the AM4 and three in the AM5 generation so far. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a nice little chip that can boost gaming performance by a lot and if you are looking for something even better, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is always there which is regarded as one of the best gaming chips and also one of the most efficient chips on the market.
AMD 3D V-Cache CPUs
| CPU Name | Architecture | Cores / Threads | Clock Speeds | Cache | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Zen 4 | 16/32 | 4.2/5.7 GHz | 128 MB L3 | 120W |
| Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Zen 4 | 12/24 | 4.4/5.6 GHz | 128 MB L3 | 120W |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Zen 4 | 8/16 | 4.2/5.0 GHz | 96 MB L3 | 120W |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Zen 3 | 8/16 | 3.4/4.5 GHz | 96 MB L3 | 105W |
| Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Zen 3 | 8/16 | 3.0/4.1 GHz | 96 MB L3 | 105W |
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Zen 3 | 6/12 | 3.3/4.4 GHz | 96 MB L3 | 105W |
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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