The latter could possibly be a pleasant improve path for folk on AM4 builds.
Luckily, not each gaming processor launch is a $900 flagship powerhouse. (On this economic system?!) Because the RAM shortage shifts PC constructing from an costly passion into an unimaginable luxurious, this pair of latest AMD processors might be a refreshing sight for a lot of. At Computex 2026, the corporate introduced two gamer-focused chips with 3D V-Cache — every with a sub-$350 worth level.
First up, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a 3D V-Cache chip for the AM5 platform. (The corporate has pledged to help AM5 by 2029.) The 120W TDP, 8C/16T processor has 104 MB of complete cache and a most increase pace of 4.5GHz. It ought to be a stable option to get X3D gaming efficiency with out breaking the financial institution.
The brand new Ryzen 7 7700X3D arrives on July 16, priced at $329.
AMD additionally has a welcome shock for these nonetheless on AM4 builds: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (initially discontinued in 2024) is again, child. The corporate is framing the re-launch as a Tenth-anniversary version to commemorate the AM4 platform’s decade-long run.
The 5800X3D was AMD’s first client processor with 3D V-Cache. The 8C/16T chip has 100 MB of complete cache, a 4.5GHz increase clock, and a 105W TDP. For those who’re nonetheless on an AM4 system, its return could possibly be a chance to improve your rig with out having to put money into a brand new motherboard and crazy-expensive DDR5 RAM. If we’re fortunate, it’d even be sufficient to get you thru the scarcity.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D Tenth Anniversary Version might be accessible on June 25 for $349.
