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.
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 , 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 , , 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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