AMD is expanding its Ryzen 7000 family with a new 3D V-Cache CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, that is priced at just $329.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Could Become The Hottest-Selling Gaming CPU Yet With 3D V-Cache At Just $329
It has become a tradition for AMD to expand its older families to the AM4 and AM5 platforms. The AM4 line is getting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, while the AM5 platform is getting a brand new chip called the Ryzen 7 7700X3D.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is designed specifically for gamers in mind; that's why it packs a 3D V-Cache solution in an 8-core and very affordable package. Starting with the specifications, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is an 8-core chip with 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. The specs look similar to the 7800X3D at first glance, but there are some changes.
For 7700X3D, AMD is dialing down the clocks a bit, to 4.0 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost. 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 feature a 120W TDP.
AMD 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPUs:
| CPU Name | Architecture | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | Cache | Graphics (Integrated) | Memory Support | TDP | Price (MSRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.6 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $499 |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.2 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $479 |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Zen 4 | 8/16 | 4.2 / 5.0 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5200 | 120W | $449 |
| Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Zen 4 | 8/16 | 4.0 / 4.5 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5200 | 120W | $329 |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Zen 3 | 8/16 | 3.4 / 4.2 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | N/A | DDR4-3200 | 105W | $349 |
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
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. You can check out our 7800X3D vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3D benchmarks here.
Although AMD has an even cheaper 3D V-Cache option in the form of the $299 Ryzen 5 7600X3D, the chip packs 6 cores. Most games today are optimized around 8-cores, and with 3D V-Cache at $329, the Red Team is offering some incredible value. The CPU is expected to hit retail shelves on 16th July, and should become a hot seller for AMD for existing AM5 users who want to drive up performance in games.
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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