The best CPU for gaming is on an incredible sale — Ryzen 7 7800X3D is only $358

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Still the fastest CPU for gaming on the market for pure gaming tasks, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D from AMD rules the roost. If you're looking to build the meanest gaming rig possible right now, then the 7800X3D has to be part of that, but it does come at a premium. 

You can get your hands on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D right now for just $358 at Newegg and Amazon.  It's not the lowest-ever price we've recorded for this CPU, but it is the lowest it's been in a little while, and money saved on one component means more to spend on another.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture and packs 8 cores and 16 threads in the processor. The base operating speed of the 7800X3D clocks in at 4.2GHz, but with max boost enabled, it can reach up to 5.0GHz. What helps make this CPU stand out is its large 96MB L3 3D V-cache design which is what lifts it above the competition in gaming performance.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU: now $358 at Newegg Cores: 8 Threads: 16 Cache: L2 8MB, L3 96MB Core Clock: 4.2 GHz Boost Clock: 5 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU: now $358 at Newegg (was $449)

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Cache: L2 8MB, L3 96MB
Core Clock: 4.2 GHz
Boost Clock: 5 GHz

The fastest gaming CPU you can buy for pure gaming has eight cores, 16 threads, and a 5-GHz boost clock. However, the real star of the show is its 96MB of 3D V-Cache. See our 7800X3D review for more.

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If you'd like to see more details on the 7800X3D including testing and benchmarks then take a look at our review of the AMD Ryzen 7800X3D. Check out our CPU hierarchy where we test the latest CPUs on a variety of benchmarks and tests to see how they stack up against each other.

Stewart Bendle
Stewart Bendle
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Stewart Bendle is a deals and coupon writer at Tom's Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices and coupon codes for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.

12 Comments Comment from the forums
  • vijosef
    There are no games justifying a new gaming processor. And this one doesn't has AI support, so it has no future.
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  • mr0000000000
    vijosef said:
    There are no games justifying a new gaming processor. And this one doesn't has AI support, so it has no future.
    What desktop-class CPUs come with AI support? Wouldn't that come from a the GPU?
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  • ingtar33
    vijosef said:
    There are no games justifying a new gaming processor. And this one doesn't has AI support, so it has no future.
    do you know how silly this is?

    You do know what "AI" support means right? of course not, you typed that out. AI support means someone in marketing realized "AI" is hot right now so they stuck a sticker on a box that says "AI Support". No CPU is going to have "AI support" in any meaningful way. Because AI requires floating point mathematics. your CPU is AWFUL at floating point mathematics (yes even the ones who say "AI Support"). You know what's awesome at floating point mathematics? GPUs. You know what the 7800x3D doesn't have? an on board GPU.

    So if you see a CPU with "AI Support" stuck on the box, that means it has an iGPU. and before you think this makes them "great" at AI support, know those iGPUs are dogshit at the level of floating point math needed to "support" AI application. You'd need a real GPU in the 4090 class to begin to support actual LLM AI applications, and to be honest. NO ONE will actually be running their own AI applications, at most you'll be accessing an AI application hosted on the net. and you know what you don't need to do that?

    -have something with "AI Support"

    So yeah. This is a marketing term that means little to nothing unless your online ID is Vedal and you are trying to purchase multiple RTX 4090s to support your AI Chatbot vtuber otherwise known as "Neuro"; if you're Vedal sure you might be interested in something that says "AI Support" but unless you're running your own AI you'll never need it. (and almost no one will be running their own AI for at least another decade)
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  • CelicaGT
    vijosef said:
    There are no games justifying a new gaming processor. And this one doesn't has AI support, so it has no future.
    I see this as an upside.
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  • 35below0
    vijosef said:
    There are no games justifying a new gaming processor. And this one doesn't has AI support, so it has no future.
    Please

    Every day someone is building a PC. Today, if you're building a gaming PC, and you're not looking at this as your CPU, you're crazy.

    Nothing comes near it except the 7900X3D, 14700K (trailing in performance, more expensive), and maybe the 13600K (maybe far behind in performance, but a good price. For a lower end build it's fine)

    No, there are no games justifying a new processor, if you already have one. That performs well.
    There is no such thing as AI support.
    This CPU has the same future as the nearest competitors. A long future.
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  • NoFaultius
    ingtar33 said:
    You know what the 7800x3D doesn't have? an on board GPU.

    Mine does, but I agree with everything else you said. I was also able to get the 7800X3D for $247.36 as part of a Microcenter deal last month.
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  • vijosef
    mr0000000000 said:
    What desktop-class CPUs come with AI support? Wouldn't that come from a the GPU?
    ingtar33 said:
    do you know how silly this is?

    You do know what "AI" support means right? of course not, you typed that out.
    Neural Processing Unit
    Intel Outlines 40 TOPS NPU Performance As Minimum Requirement For Windows Copilot & AI PC Platforms
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  • 35below0
    Link to three i can buy from Amazon or reputable online store.
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  • Eximo
    I think of it more akin to buying an RTX 20 series card for ray tracing. New technology, nearly zero adoption.

    AI dedicated silicon is already hitting mobile. Desktop is soon to follow, but it won't be absolutely mandatory for many years to come.
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  • 35below0
    Eximo said:
    I think of it more akin to buying an RTX 20 series card for ray tracing. New technology, nearly zero adoption.

    AI dedicated silicon is already hitting mobile. Desktop is soon to follow, but it won't be absolutely mandatory for many years to come.
    Yes, and it's not useful yet. But arguing an actually useful CPU is not worth anyone's time was the mistake the poster made. Very arrogant to say that about the 7800X3D.

    It's true it's not going to be a contender in "AI capable" tasks, whatever that is going to mean some day when it hits the market, but it's not on the market yet.

    As an example, the eagerly anticipated game Manor Lords has as much to do with "AI support" or AI in general as does a cheese toastie. And it would play great with a 7800X3D. Which is good news for anyone buying a new gaming PC today, and even better news for anyone wishing to play Manor Lords.
    No difference for anyone waiting for "AI support".

    So why poo poo the CPU?
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