Affordable X3D Gaming Returns: New AMD CPUs Arrive

AMD has announced two new processors designed to offer gaming performance with 3D V-Cache at accessible price points. The company unveiled the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, a new chip for the AM5 platform, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and 104 MB of total cache. This processor boasts a 120W TDP and a maximum boost speed of 4.5GHz. It is scheduled for release on July 16, with a price tag of $329.

In a move that will appeal to many current PC builders, AMD is also bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, its first consumer processor with 3D V-Cache. This re-release is being celebrated as a 10th-anniversary edition for the AM4 platform. The 5800X3D features 8 cores, 16 threads, 100 MB of total cache, a 4.5GHz boost clock, and a 105W TDP. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition will be available starting June 25 for $349, offering existing AM4 users a potential upgrade path without requiring a new motherboard or DDR5 RAM.