The Ryzen 5 7600X3D, the fourth “Zen 4” processor to leverage AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology for improved gaming performance, will be available exclusively at Micro Center for $299.99, according to online reports. The computer hardware retailer, which currently hosts 28 stores across 19 states in the U.S., including California, Texas, and New York, is also offering the CPU as part of a 3-in-1 bundle that includes a Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus Wi-Fi motherboard, and 32 GB DDR5-6000 dual-channel memory kit for $449.99 .
Warren Beneson, chief merchandising officer at Micro Center, said:
- “We’re excited to once again partner with AMD to bring cutting-edge processor technology to our customers.”
- “The Ryzen 5 7600X3D represents a significant step forward to making high-performance, cache-rich processors more accessible to a wider range of PC enthusiasts.”
AMD’s current Ryzen 7000 Series stack:
| Name | Graphics Model | # of CPU Cores | # of Threads | Max. Boost Clock | Base Clock | Thermal Solution (PIB) | Graphics Core Count | Default TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Radeon Graphics | 16 | 32 | Up to 5.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Radeon Graphics | 16 | 32 | Up to 5.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Radeon Graphics | 12 | 24 | Up to 5.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Radeon Graphics | 12 | 24 | Up to 5.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Radeon Graphics | 12 | 24 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz | AMD Wraith Prism | 2 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8 | 16 | Up to 5 GHz | 4.2 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 105W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz | AMD Wraith Prism | 2 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Radeon Graphics | 6 | 12 | Up to 5.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz | Not Included | 2 | 105W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Radeon Graphics | 6 | 12 | Up to 5.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz | AMD Wraith Stealth | 2 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Discrete Graphics Card Required | 6 | 12 | Up to 5 GHz | 3.7 GHz | AMD Wraith Stealth | 65W |
From a report:
AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor features six Zen 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading that operate at a fairly high 4.10 – 4.70 GHz. Of course, the key feature of the CPU is its massive 96 MB L3 cache, up from 32 MB L3 in the case of the Ryzen 5 7600X. Like other AM5 processors, the new CPU has two DDR5 memory channels supporting 128 GB of DDR5-5200 memory and 24 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes. The new processor has a 65W TDP and is drop-in compatible with AM5 motherboards featuring A620, B650, B650E, X670, and X670E chipsets.