Update 03:25 PT 1/12/2023:
AMD has issued a statement on the previously reported Ryzen 7000 X3D release date.
“As you know, today AMD.com (opens in new tab) briefly published a launch date for the Ryzen7000X3D Series Desktop processors, however, that date is incorrect. We have not confirmed a launch date at this time. We will provide updates on the expected availability of these processors at a future date.”
So it seems that there will be no AMD love this Valentine's day.
Original Article:
AMD formally introduced its Ryzen 7000 X3D-series processors with 3D V-Cache at CES 2023, but it didn't say when these CPUs would be available. Thanks to the sharp eyes at Overclock3D.net, we now know that these new products will be available starting from February 14, 2023, according to AMD.com.
All three Ryzen 7000 X3D-series processors feature the Zen 4 microarchitecture and are enhanced with an additional 64MB of L3 3D V-Cache. According to AMD's listing, the eight-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X3D will hit the market on Valentine's Day, about a month from now. Recommended prices of the new Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs are still yet to be disclosed.
AMD formally positions its Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache as some of the best CPUs for gaming, as additional cache significantly increases performance in gaming workloads.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Price | Cores / Threads (P+E) | P-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz) | Cache (L2/L3) | TDP / PBP / MTP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 7950X3D | ? | 16 / 32 | 4.2 / 5.7 | 144MB (16+128) | 120W / ? |
| Ryzen 9 7900X3D | ? | 12 / 24 | 4.4 / 5.6 | 140MB (12+128) | 120W / ? |
| Ryzen 9 7900 | $429 | 12 / 24 | ? / 5.3 | 76MB (12+64) | 65W / 88W |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | ? | 8 /16 | 4.x / 5.0 | 104MB (8+96) | 120W / ? |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | $358 | 8 /16 | 3.4 / 4.5 | 104MB (8+96) | 105W |
| Ryzen 7 7700 | $329 | 8 / 16 | ? / 5.3 GHz | 40MB (8+32) | 65W / 88W |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | $229 | 6 / 12 | ? / 5.1 GHz | 38MB (6+32) | 65W / 88W |
AMD's Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs have a locked multiplier and therefore do not support overclocking. However, you can use the automatic Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) performance-boosing feature, or use the Curve Optimizer to increase performance. Meanwhile, these processors are rated for a 120W TDP, so they will still require a sophisticated motherboard and a good cooling system to demonstrate their performance potential.
The pricing for AMD's Ryzen 7000 X3D family of processors remains to be seen. Formally, these parts will sit above the company's overclockable Ryzen 7000X-series CPUs with an unlocked multiplier.
