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AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X YD180XBCAEWOF desktop processor

SKU CH-4K31-JBW67

Eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads, 3.6 GHz base clock and 4.0 GHz boost on AM4 socket

  • Product nameRyzen 7 1800X
  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.0 GHz
  • TDP rating95 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Eight cores and sixteen threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 0 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread speed
  • 16 MB L3 cache keeps data close to the cores
  • Unlocked multiplier allows manual frequency tuning
  • DDR4 dual-channel support feeds the cores with bandwidth

Ryzen 7 1800X 8-Core Desktop Processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Summit Ridge architecture. It operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz. The chip fits the Socket AM4 platform and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory. A thermal design power of 95W defines its cooling requirement.

Suited For Multi-Threaded Workloads

This processor suits users who run multi-threaded applications such as rendering, encoding or virtualization and want an unlocked multiplier for manual tuning. It is less appropriate for builds that prioritise single-thread performance above all else or for systems that cannot accommodate a 95W thermal envelope without a robust cooler.

95W TDP Dictates Cooling Choice

The 95W thermal design power is the single specification that determines whether this CPU matches your build. You must pair it with a cooler rated for at least 95W and a motherboard with a Socket AM4 VRM capable of sustaining that power level. If your chassis or budget limits cooling capacity, a lower-TDP processor would be the safer selection.

How it compares

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

Price $64.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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
TDP rating95 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameSummit Ridge (Zen)
CPU threads16-Threads
L1 cache size768 KB
Level 2 cache4 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node14 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Channel configuration2
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

Which version of the Ryzen 7 1800X should I choose for an unlocked 8-core desktop build?

The YD180XBCAEWOF model is the only version listed; it ships as an unlocked 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 95 W TDP and no cooler in the box.

What does the 4.0 GHz max turbo frequency mean once the chip is installed in a system?

It is the highest single-core speed the processor can reach under light loads when thermal and power headroom allow; sustained all-core speeds will sit closer to the 3.6 GHz base clock.

What PCI Express revision does the Ryzen 7 1800X provide and what bandwidth limit does that set for a graphics card?

The CPU supports PCIe 3.0, so a graphics card running in an x16 slot is capped at roughly 16 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth.

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