AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D desktop CPU review: Faster than a Core i9-13900K thanks to 3D V-Cache and only 8 cores

In this review, we took a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D – the first full X3D processor from the new AM5 platform. What we mean by this is that this is a new processor that isn’t built on a hybrid design – instead, it only has one CCD die in the form of its 3D V-Cache. This is an advantage for lots of games and as a result, the 8-core processor is able to jump ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ever so slightly.

This doesn’t mean the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D can pass as a jack-of-all-trades. The 8-core processor didn’t do nearly well enough in the CPU performance tests and due to its limited multi-core performance, the component couldn’t keep up with the high-end models. But, it doesn’t have to. As a pure gaming CPU, the 7800X3D can do exactly what it was developed for. A positive aspect is its low power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers great gaming performance. Price-wise, the 8-core processor will currently still have a bit of a hard time convincing buyers to choose this model.

In summary, we can say that the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is, as it stands, one of the fastest gaming CPUs on the market. We can’t quite name it as being the single fastest processor – for example, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers just a bit better performance in quite a few games, as long as its correct thread allocation can take advantage of the CPU’s full performance. Due to the Ryzen 9 models with 3D V-Cache’s hybrid structure, it unfortunately isn’t always guaranteed that the CCD with the 3D V-Cache will be prioritized. Here, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D benefits thanks to its simpler internal build. Although, this is complaining on the highest of levels – all of the games we tested could be run, regardless of the CPU used.

The component’s biggest issue at the moment is, in our eyes, its price. Currently, it sells for a minimum of $441.99. An Intel Core i7-13700K costs about the same and offers similar performance levels – but, it delivers better total CPU performance. If we take into account how future-proof these processors are, then no one can beat AMD. Believe them or not, rumors suggest the AM5 platform will continue to be supported until 2025. The 1,700 socket, which is currently the case for Intel systems, will likely be replaced by its successor next year and no further processors will be released for socket 1,700.