AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU is now available at a fantastic price of just $299, which makes it cheaper than the upcoming Ryzen 7 7700X3D.
Microcenter Offers Ryzen 7 7800X3D At An Absolutely Fantastic $299 Price While AMD's Upcoming Ryzen 7 7700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Would Cost $329
Tomorrow, AMD will finally launch its brand-new Ryzen 7 7700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU for the AM5 platform. This chip promises to offer the same 3D V-Cache goodness to gamers for a lower price point than what the 7800X3D retails for.
But it looks like Microcenter is spoiling the fun of AMD's launch by discounting the incredible 3D V-Cache-powered Ryzen 7 7800X3D to just $299. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched in 2024 & immediately became a game-changer, selling out instantly, and continues to see lots of sales to this day.
The success of the 7800X3D stems from its 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache design (the same used on the latest Ryzen 9000X3D chips) and the highly efficient Zen 4 architecture. Sure, Zen 5 chips perform even better and run super efficiently, but they are mostly priced above $400 US. The 7800X3D was mostly selling for around $349 US, which made it one of the best values for an X3D chip on AM5 boards.
Now, the CPU can be yours for $299 US through Microcenter. And what's great is that there are plenty of motherboards to choose from, all the way down to sub-$100 B650s to ~$150 B850s & great sub-$200 X870 options. Memory and storage prices are a different story, but if you were already running a Non-X3D Ryzen 7000 chip, then a $300 X3D upgrade to the 7800X3D would be worth the price of admission.
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
- Same TDP (120W)
- $329 US MSRP
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D currently sells for $419; the Ryzen 9 9850X3D sells for $469, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, now with a 10th Anniversary Edition badge, sells for $299 ($50 US below its MSRP). All AMD X3D chips are selling below MSRP, which is great for consumers, especially the gaming audience.
Now, the $299 US price for the 7800X3D should make tomorrow's reviews of the 7700X3D a tad bit interesting. The pricing only applies to Microcenter and other retail outlets are still selling the same chip above $329 US, but if the price difference between the 7700X3D and 7800X3D ends up close around $10-$20 on retail, then it would be a better choice to get the higher-end chip or wait for a "expected" price drop of the 7700X3D down to $299 or further below.
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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