AMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Out of the box, the Ryzen 7 3800X offers a better mixture of single- and multi-threaded performance than Intel's competing chips, and support for the PCIe 4.0 interface unlocks the potential of ultimate storage throughput. The impressive power efficiency and performance make for a compelling upgrade, but value-seekers who aren't afraid of minimal tuning should look to the less-expensive Ryzen 7 3700X for similar performance.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 1

Product details

  • The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment
  • Can deliver ultra fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games
  • 8 Cores and 16 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Prism cooler with color controlled LED support
  • 4.5 GHz max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB of game Cache, DDR 3200 support. OS Support-Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. Note-Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer

PROS

+ Solid blend of single- and multi-threaded performance
+ PCIe 4.0 support
+ Unlocked multiplier
+ X470 compatibility
+ Bundled cooler

CONS

- Requires expensive X570 motherboard for PCIe 4.0
- Extremely limited manual and auto-overclocking headroom

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 15, 2019
Out of the box, the Ryzen 7 3800X offers a better mixture of single- and multi-threaded performance than Intel's competing chips, and support for the PCIe 4.0 interface unlocks the potential of ultimate storage throughput. The impressive power efficiency and performance make for a compelling upgrade, but value-seekers who aren't afraid of minimal tuning should look to the less-expensive Ryzen 7 3700X for similar performance.
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