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Square green ceramic CPU with gold pins and silver heat spreader engraved Ryzen 7 1800X

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X YD180XBCAEWOF 8-core 3.6 GHz 4.0 GHz Turbo desktop processor

SKU CH-SCDT-7Q6K2

Eight-core desktop CPU with 16 threads, 3.6 GHz base clock, 4.0 GHz max turbo, 16 MB L3 cache, DDR4 dual-channel memory support and unlocked multiplier for Socket AM4

  • Product nameRyzen 7 1800X
  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.0 GHz
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Processor codenameSummit Ridge
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle heavy multi-tasking workloads
  • 0 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread speed
  • 16 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large data sets
  • DDR4 dual-channel support feeds cores with high bandwidth
  • Unlocked multiplier allows manual frequency tuning

8-core Summit Ridge desktop CPU

The Ryzen 7 1800X is an eight-core, sixteen-thread desktop processor built on the Summit Ridge architecture. It targets enthusiasts and content creators who need strong multi-threaded throughput for rendering, encoding and heavy multitasking workloads. The unlocked multiplier allows manual frequency scaling on compatible motherboards.

AM4 socket with DDR4 dual-channel support

The processor drops into the Socket AM4 platform and communicates with memory over two DDR4 channels. PCI Express 3.0 lanes connect graphics cards and high-speed storage without a chipset bottleneck. A 95 W thermal design power means a capable aftermarket cooler is required because no cooling device is included in the box.

Replaces quad-core AM4 chips for threaded workloads

Moving from a four-core AM4 processor to this eight-core model roughly doubles parallel compute resources while keeping the same motherboard infrastructure. The jump is worthwhile when your daily tasks saturate all available threads, such as video editing, 3D rendering or running multiple virtual machines simultaneously.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $79.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 8-Core
Typical for this category: the median of 271 items is 8.
Maximum turbo clock 4.0 GHz
Lower than about 87% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 7 1st Gen
Model nameYD180XBCAEWOF
Product nameRyzen 7 1800X
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Processor
CPU cores8-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clock4.0 GHz
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameSummit Ridge
CPU threads16-Threads
L1 cache size768 KB
Level 2 cache4 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node14 nm
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Channel configuration2
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

What PCIe revision does the Ryzen 7 1800X use, and what bandwidth does that limit the GPU slot to?

The processor provides PCIe 3.0 lanes, so a graphics card in the primary slot is limited to the 3.0 signalling rate rather than the newer 4.0 or 5.0 speeds.

What socket and cooler clearance does the Ryzen 7 1800X require for installation?

It drops into a Socket AM4 motherboard; the 95 W TDP means you need a cooler rated for at least that heat load, and the CPU ships without one in the box.

How is the Ryzen 7 1800X seated, and which step do builders often get wrong?

Lift the AM4 retention arm, align the gold triangle on the chip with the socket marker, lower the CPU gently without pressure, then lock the arm — the common mistake is forcing the chip before the arm is fully open.

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