Calling all PC gamers. If you’re one of the millions of enthusiasts using the trusty AMD AM4 platform and in need of an upgrade, I have great news for you. The 3D V-Cache-infused Ryzen 7 5700X3D has now dropped to a tantalising $199. This makes it, in my opinion, a fantastic choice for a gaming build without breaking the bank.
Launched in January this year, the chip triples the 32MB L3 cache present on the regular Ryzen 7 5700X to offer a staggering 96MB. As you ought to know, more cache means more fps in your favourite titles, especially if you use a high-end graphics card. This has console-beating prowess written all over it.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
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There’s good news across multiple regions, too. UK pricing has dipped to £214.99 – the lowest we’ve ever seen from Amazon direct – and the same chip can be even cheaper on the continent. Amazon Germany has it down to just €208!
Don’t be fooled into thinking 5700X3D a one-trick pony. The eight-core, 16-thread chip is no slouch for everyday work, so you can be productive by day and whack in a few hours of CS2 at night, safe in the knowledge you’re getting top-notch performance from the CPU side of things.
In fact, this chip’s performance is very close to one of our favourite processors in recent years, namely the wonderful Ryzen 7 5800X3D. On the face of it, why pay $100 more when you can get 98% of the potential right here, right now.
For someone that has taken a keen interest in CPUs for over 20 years, I’m a huge fan of the AMD AM4 platform because it has stood the test of time. While next-gen 9000 Series looms large, the savvy shopper will continue to eye AM4 for value. This is a drop-in upgrade if ever there was one.
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