SeekerAMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
It's undeniably a muscle chip, but on price, content-creation power, and gaming results, AMD's Ryzen 7 3800XT can't quite escape the shadow of the too-good, too-cheap Ryzen 7 3700X.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- AMD's fastest 8 core processor for mainstream desktop, with 16 processing threads
- Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
- Cooler not included, liquid cooler with 280mm or larger radiator recommended
- 4.7 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB of Gamecache, DDR-3200 support
- For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards. Maximum Temperature-95°C
PROS
+ Clear gains in Cinebench R15 and R20
+ Fast single-core POV-Ray results
+ Capable overclocker, in our sample
CONS
- Ryzen 7 3700X is a tough eight-core price competitor
- For pure gaming, a difficult value play against Ryzen 3 3300X
- Other Ryzen chips are more cost-effective engines for content creation
- Unlike Ryzen 7 3700X, no bundled cooler
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on July 07, 2020
It's undeniably a muscle chip, but on price, content-creation power, and gaming results, AMD's Ryzen 7 3800XT can't quite escape the shadow of the too-good, too-cheap Ryzen 7 3700X.
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By TechRadar on July 07, 2020
The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT is only a slight improvement over the existing Ryzen 7 3800X. However, because it slots in at the same price point, folks that haven't upgraded to a 3rd-generation Ryzen chip are essentially getting a free boost to performance – as long as you can live without an included cooler.
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