The latter could be a good upgrade path for people on AM4 builds.
Fortunately, not every gaming processor launch is a $900 flagship powerhouse. (In this economy?!) As RAM shortages turn PC building from an expensive hobby to an impossible luxury, this pair of new AMD processors will be a refreshing sight for many. At Computex 2026, the company announced two gamer-focused chips with 3D V-Cache — each priced under $350.
First of all, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a 3D V-Cache chip for the AM5 platform. (The company has promised to support AM5 until 2029.) The 120W TDP, 8C/16T processor has 104 MB of total cache and a maximum boost speed of 4.5GHz. This should be a solid way to get X3D gaming performance without breaking the bank.
The new Ryzen 7 7700X3D will arrive on July 16, priced at $329.
AMD has a welcome surprise for those still on AM4 builds: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (initially slated for 2024) is back, baby. The company is planning a relaunch as a 10th anniversary edition to commemorate the decade-long run of the AM4 platform.
The 5800X3D was AMD’s first consumer processor with 3D V-Cache. The 8C/16T chip has 100MB total cache, 4.5GHz boost clock, and 105W TDP. If you’re still on an AM4 system, its return could be an opportunity to upgrade your rig without investing in a new motherboard and insanely expensive DDR5 RAM. If we’re lucky, this might be enough to cover your shortfall.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition will be available on June 25th for $349.
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