AMD 7800X3D ‘only slightly behind’ 7950X3D
AMD released a new slide for tomorrow’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D review launch.
This is the last first-party benchmark we are covering before AMD lifts the embargo on Ryzen 7 7800X3D reviews tomorrow. We have already seen multiple claims from AMD on 7800X3D performance comparing different CPUs, such as Core i9-13900K or last-gen 5800X3D. However, many enthusiasts will be making a choice between the 7000X3D series directly.
Should gamers invest in the 16 core 12 core Ryzen 9 7000X3D series, or is the 7800X3D enough for them? It looks like gamers may settle with the 8-core CPU as the performance difference between the flagship SKU and the upcoming 7800X3D model is minimal. The official slide shows that the 7800X3D offers 92% to 113% performance of the 7950X3D. Officially it is ‘only slightly behind’ in gaming at 1080p (high setting).
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Source: AMD
The gap between both SKUs is small, but nothing should stop gamers from unlocking the full potential of the X3D processor with further optimizations. The Ryzen 7 7800XD can benefit from faster memory or various settings available with Precision Boost Overdrive, as the leak from MSI has shown. Sadly, the 7800X3D does not support overclocking in a traditional form, so this is as far as optimizations go.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the upcoming Zen4 desktop CPU with 104MB of combined L2 and L3 cache. This is a third X3D SKU to launch this year and also the cheapest one ($449). Officially, this processor is set to launch on April 6th, but we are expecting comprehensive test results from independent media already tomorrow.