The best AMD processor for gaming
Specifications
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 4.2GHz
Boost clock: 5.0GHz
L3 cache: 104MB
TDP: 120W
+Best-in-class gaming performance
+Very energy efficient
+DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support
Reasons to avoid
-Requires AM5 motherboard
-Non-gaming performance lags behind
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the top option for gamers, offering outstanding performance in almost every game thanks to its ground-breaking 3D V-Cache technology.
Its non-gaming talents, however, are not as remarkable. If you are looking for a flexible processor that can do more, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a good option in this class, unless you really want the Intel Core i7-14700K that was previously stated.
Although more expensive than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, it provides a marginally more economical option. Buyers who do not have an AM5 motherboard should be aware that upgrading their system significantly will be necessary in order to support the newest AMD Ryzen processors.