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AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 100-100002235WOF desktop processor

SKU CH-CBGA-MYBWH MPN 100-100002235WOF

Eight-core desktop processor with 96 MB L3 cache, 4.5 GHz max boost and DDR5-5200 support for high-frame-rate gaming

  • Product nameRyzen 7 7700 × 3D
  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 4.5 GHz
  • TDP rating120 W
  • Processor classDesktop

Model Ryzen 7 7700X3D

  • 3D V-Cache delivers 96MB L3 cache for gaming responsiveness
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle heavy multitasking workloads
  • Zen 4 architecture on 5nm process runs at 4.0 GHz base frequency
  • DDR5 support up to 5200 MT/s across two memory channels
  • Socket AM5 platform enables PCIe 5.0 connectivity for future upgrades

Gaming CPU for AM5 builds

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture for Socket AM5. It targets gamers who want the extra L3 cache that 3D V-Cache technology provides. The chip runs at a 4.0 GHz base clock and can boost up to 4.5 GHz with a 120 W TDP.

Suits cache-sensitive gaming; less for heavy MT

This processor suits players who prioritise 1080p and 1440p frame rates in cache-sensitive titles. Content creators who rely on sustained all-core throughput for rendering or encoding should look at higher-core-count parts. The 16 threads handle background tasks well, but the design emphasis is gaming throughput.

96 MB L3 cache decides the fit

The defining specification is the 96 MB L3 cache combined with 8 MB of L2 cache for 104 MB total cache. That large cache pool reduces latency for game workloads and is the primary reason to choose this model over non-X3D alternatives. Cooling is not included, so a capable AM5 cooler must be sourced separately.

How it compares

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

Price $259.99
Pricier than about 70% 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 Up to 4.5 GHz
Lower than about 60% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 7 7000 Series
Model name100-100002235WOF
Product nameRyzen 7 7700 × 3D
Performance
Working frequency4.0 GHz
Processor
CPU cores8-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 4.5 GHz
TDP rating120 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor architectureZen 4
Processor codenameRaphael (Zen 4)
CPU threads16-Threads
L1 cache size512 KB
Level 2 cache8 MB
Level 3 cache96 MB
Process node5 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes28 / 24 (Total/Usable)
Memory
Supported memory2 × 1R: DDR5-5200
2 × 2R: DDR5-5200
4 × 1R: DDR5-3600
4 × 2R: DDR5-3600
Channel configuration2
Memory limit128 GB
ECC memoryYes (Requires mobo support)
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
GPU base clock2200 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency2.2 GHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0
Size & build
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size229 × 203 × 94 mm
Compatibility
Compatible desktop chipsetsAMD A620, AMD X670E, AMD X670, AMD B650E, AMD B650, AMD X870E, AMD X870, AMD B840, AMD B850
Compatible systemsWindows 11 (64-Bit Edition)
Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)
RHEL (x86 64-Bit)
Ubuntu (x86 64-Bit)
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only
More details
Multimedia instructionAES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE2, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE, x86-64

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Ryzen 7 7700X3D into the AM5 socket, and which step do builders often miss?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket marker, lower it gently without force, then close the retention arm. The step many miss is removing the protective plastic cover from the motherboard socket before seating the CPU.

What maintenance or replacement will the 120W Ryzen 7 7700X3D need over time?

No cooler is included, so you must supply a compatible AM5 cooler rated for at least 120W TDP. Plan to renew thermal paste every few years and keep the heatsink fins free of dust to maintain boost clocks up to 4.5 GHz.

What limit appears first when the 8-core 7700X3D runs sustained heavy loads?

The 120W TDP ceiling is reached before the 4.5 GHz max turbo can hold across all 16 threads, so clocks settle at the 4.0 GHz base frequency once the cooler saturates.

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