AMD · Updated June 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: price, specs & release date
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, released 2023-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: cpubenchmark.net verified verify in ledger
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is listed at $449 on cpubenchmark.net as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 17 CPUs (median $359); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #16 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fastest gaming CPU tested, beats pricier 13900K and 7950X3D; Exceptional power efficiency and low power draw under gaming load.
- Skip if Productivity/application performance trails similarly priced Intel and AMD chips is a dealbreaker.
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D a good buy?
At $449, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is #10 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409. On the spec sheet, its cores of 8 is below the median of the 18, its threads of 16 is below the median of the 18, and its boost clock of 5 GHz is below the median of the 18.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 6 physical metrics — 1080p gaming vs, 1080p gaming uplift, power and 3 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
1080p gaming vs · 1080p gaming uplift · power · core i9-13900k gaming · thermal · boost clock cap
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Two whitelisted labs (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware) that benchmarked this exact 8-core chip agree it is the fastest gaming CPU available, beating the pricier Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D while drawing very little power. Both flag that productivity/application performance trails similarly priced rivals. Only TechPowerUp's conclusion page and Tom's Hardware's page-1 intro were captured, so Tom's detailed per-game and power figures could not be verified from the fetched text and were dropped.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-04-05–2023-04-16
Tested by TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware
Consistently praised
- Fastest gaming CPU tested, beats pricier 13900K and 7950X3D · 2 sources
- Exceptional power efficiency and low power draw under gaming load · 2 sources
- Single-CCD design is plug-and-play, no thread-scheduling handholding · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Productivity/application performance trails similarly priced Intel and AMD chips · 2 sources
- No direct multiplier overclocking and lower clocks than other Zen 4 parts · 2 sources
- Expensive AM5 platform ecosystem · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree The two labs measured different gaming margins over the 13900K owing to game-selection differences: TechPowerUp saw a modest 5.6% lead across its 1080p suite, while Tom's Hardware measured a larger 12% average lead. TechPowerUp additionally hit a chipset-driver core-parking bug requiring a clean Windows install, which cost it roughly 10% in gaming until fixed.
The sources (2)
1080p gaming vs Core i9-13900K (test suite average): 5.6% faster · 1080p gaming vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D (test suite average): 5.8% faster · 1080p gaming uplift vs Ryzen 7 7700X: 16% · Gaming power consumption (CPU-only, average): 49 W · Gaming power consumption (CPU-only, peak): 60 W · Application power consumption (CPU-only, average): 49 W · Core i9-13900K gaming power (average, for comparison): 143 W · Max operating temperature limit: 89 C · Boost clock cap (fused max): 5050 MHz
Fastest gaming CPU we've ever tested
Energy efficiency is sky high, among the best we've ever seen.
Application performance considerably lower than similar priced alternatives
it's completely unacceptable to ship a driver package that can't be fully uninstalled or that changes the OS in a permanent way, so that a fresh installation is required
1080p gaming vs Core i9-13900K (average): 12% faster
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the fastest gaming chip available and easily beats more expensive competitors from both Intel and AMD's own lineup.
the tech doesn't accelerate all games and can result in lower performance in some productivity applications than the standard Ryzen 7000 models
Specifications
| Price (US) | $449 US launch MSRP $449; widely documented at AMD launch event April 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Brand | AMD |
| Released | 2023-04 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 4.2 |
| Boost clock (GHz) | 5 |
| L3 cache (MB) | 96 |
| Tdp (W) | 120 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Igpu | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15). Specs from PassMark: 8 cores/16 threads, 4.2 GHz base, 5.0 GHz boost, 96 MB L3 (32 MB + 64 MB 3D V-Cache), 120W TDP, AM5, AMD Radeon Graphics iGPU, Q2 2023 (launched April 6, 2023). Launch MSRP $449 is the well-documented official AMD launch price. PassMark shows 'NA' for current pricing as the CPU is aging off retailer stock.
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth it vs cheaper CPUs?
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D against its closest cheaper and pricier CPUs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Cores | Threads | Base clock (GHz) | Boost clock (GHz) | L3 cache (MB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D this | $449 | 8 | 16 | 4.2 | 5 | 96 |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | $409 | 20 | 28 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 33 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | $479 | 8 | 16 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
Two whitelisted labs (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware) that benchmarked this exact 8-core chip agree it is the fastest gaming CPU available, beating the pricier Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D while drawing very little power. Both flag that productivity/application performance trails similarly priced rivals. Only TechPowerUp's conclusion page and Tom's Hardware's page-1 intro were captured, so Tom's detailed per-game and power figures could not be verified from the fetched text and were dropped. Praised: Fastest gaming CPU tested, beats pricier 13900K and 7950X3D; Exceptional power efficiency and low power draw under gaming load; Single-CCD design is plug-and-play, no thread-scheduling handholding. Flagged: Productivity/application performance trails similarly priced Intel and AMD chips; No direct multiplier overclocking and lower clocks than other Zen 4 parts; Expensive AM5 platform ecosystem. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D cost?
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a US price of $449 (US launch MSRP $449; widely documented at AMD launch event April 6, 2023), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D compare on price?
At $449, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is #10 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409.
When was the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D released?
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was released 2023-04.
What are the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D's key specs?
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (AMD): cores 8, threads 16, base clock ghz 4.2, boost clock ghz 5, l3 cache mb 96. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $449 at cpubenchmark.net, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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