AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 3700X

Released July 2019

An eight-core Zen 2 AM4 desktop processor with PCIe 4.0 support and a 65 W default TDP.

Model history · 3 models, 2017–2019

2017Ryzen 7 1800X Compare
2018Ryzen 7 2700X Compare
2019Ryzen 7 3700X

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 4.4 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Reviews praise its improved performance and efficiency over the 2700X, strong multi-threaded work and useful supplied cooler. It brings AMD much closer to Intel in games, although Intel still leads in lightly threaded work and CPU-limited gaming. Its launch value is strong; TechRadar's later update recommends newer AM4 chips when prices are similar.

From techradar.com and pcgamesn.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.4 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen 2; Matisse; eight cores with simultaneous multithreading. One CPU chiplet containing two four-core complexes and a separate I/O die (PCGamesN).
Clocks: Unlocked for overclocking; Precision Boost Overdrive with Automatic Overclocking supported, as described in AMD's launch notice.
Cache: 512 KB L1; 4 MB L2; 32 MB L3.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: No integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required.

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: Yes
Memory support: DDR4; two channels; up to 3200 MT/s.
PCIe: PCIe 4.0 x16; AMD introduced PCIe 4.0 support with the X570 platform at launch.
Chipsets: X570 at launch; check the motherboard's CPU support list and BIOS for other AM4 boards.
Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores; 14nm I/O die (PCGamesN).
Cooler: Retail boxed processor includes AMD Wraith Prism (PCGamesN); AMD's current support specification does not name a cooler. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.

Pros and cons

Pros

Eight cores with simultaneous multithreading
PCIe 4.0 support
Cooler included in the retail box

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
DDR4 rather than DDR5
AM4 rather than AM5

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-9400F	6/6	4.1 GHz	9 MB	65 W	LGA1151	Jan 2019
AMDRyzen 7 2700	8/16	4.1 GHz	16 MB	65 W	AM4	Apr 2018
IntelCore i7-9700K	8/8	4.9 GHz	12 MB	95 W	LGA1151	Oct 2018

Previous model: Ryzen 7 2700X.

Sources

Photo: AMD official isolated third-generation Ryzen 7 retail package image published on the exact ryzen 7 3700x archived maker page. Archived official original; shared family render, not individually SKU-marked. Native alpha, pale hardware, heatspreader/substrate/pins and printed packaging preserved.

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