AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8 x 4.2GHz Octa Core Processor (CPU) Tray Socket (PC): AM5 120W
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AMD's go-to gaming CPU, sold here as a bare tray chip rather than boxed retail. Eight cores and sixteen threads at 4.2GHz base, paired with 3D V-Cache to boost gaming frame rates well beyond what clock speed alone suggests. Aimed at gaming-focused AM5 builders and system integrators who don't need the retail packaging, bundled cooler, or accessories.
Key Features
8 cores / 16 threads, 4.2GHz base clock with boost well above 5GHz
AMD 3D V-Cache technology stacking extra L3 cache for gaming performance
AM5 socket (DDR5 platform only, no DDR4 support)
120W rated power draw
No bundled cooler — a compatible AM5 cooler is required separately
Tray packaging: bare chip only, no retail box or accessories
Our Verdict
A strong pick for gamers building or upgrading an AM5 system who prioritise frame rates over multitasking muscle, and who don't mind sourcing their own cooler. Buy boxed instead if you want AMD's standard warranty support; look at a Ryzen 9 X3D part if heavy multi-threaded work matters as much as gaming.