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Ryzen 7 3800X

Ryzen 7
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $399.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#122
of 234
Overall Rank
#139
of 251
Value Rank
#101
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.5 GHz
Socket
AM4
Lithography
7nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
512 KB per core
L3 Cache
32 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
105W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
4.0
PCIe Lanes
24
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 7 3800X (Selected)9,663

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 2
Release Date
7/7/2019 - 6 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9663
Value51.1
Efficiency92.0

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,346
Cinebench R23 Multi13,848
Geekbench 6 Single1,703
Geekbench 6 Multi8,237
PassMark23,000

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
Ryzen 7 3800X
98%
98%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Ryzen 7 3800X delivers 8 cores and 16 threads with boost speeds up to 4.5 GHz on Zen 2 architecture. This CPU offered high-end gaming and productivity performance when released, competing strongly with Intel's mainstream offerings. With 36MB of cache and excellent multi-threaded capabilities, it suited content creators and gamers seeking balanced performance. While surpassed by newer generations, it remains capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming alongside moderate productivity tasks. The mature AM4 platform provides excellent motherboard compatibility and affordable upgrade paths for existing systems.