Thursday, October 17th 2019
AMD to Release Ryzen 7 3750X Processor?
AMD's latest Product Master guide (since taken down but immortalized in the interweb) has a surprise in store for AMD's Ryzen 7 desktop CPU lineup. Sandwiched in-between the Ryzen 7 3700X and the Ryzen 7 3800X, a new entry has reared its head, in the form of the Ryzen 7 3750X. The new CPU is specified to keep the same 105 W TDP of its elder sibling Ryzen 7 3800X, instead of keeping the Ryzen 7 3700X's 65 W TDP. Technically, this is possible to achieve in both pricing and performance: the Ryzen 7 3750X, if it ever is launched (it could be a specific release for system integrators or other interested parties outside the usual mainstream desktop suspects) could sport increased base clocks compared to the Ryzen 7 3700X's 3.6 GHz base / 4.4 GHz boost clocks... But not easily, considering the Ryzen 7 3800X starts at 3.9 GHz base / 4.5 GHz boost. It's possible to release the 3750X with a 200 MHz boost on base clocks and the same 4.4 GHz boost, but does it make any sense to do so?
It could - even if with some forced optimism - should AMD price it closer to the Ryzen 7 3700X than to the Ryzen 7 3800X. The $329 and $399 prices for those CPUs, respectively, leave a gap that could be filled by the Ryzen 7 3750X at around the $349 mark, for example. It's likely most users would be making the jump from the 65 W CPU than dropping less cash compared to the 3800X, so AMD's margins per sale would definitely improve. At the same time, this could be a way for AMD to cope with TSMC's 7 nm increase in lead-times and lower availability of CPUs by moving stock from the 65 W CPU to the pricier 3750X in parts that can actually run at those frequencies. Driving their lineup's ASP up ensures AMD can keep a steady stream of income should availability decline - less parts sold at a greater price can shore up some of the lost cash influx.
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It could - even if with some forced optimism - should AMD price it closer to the Ryzen 7 3700X than to the Ryzen 7 3800X. The $329 and $399 prices for those CPUs, respectively, leave a gap that could be filled by the Ryzen 7 3750X at around the $349 mark, for example. It's likely most users would be making the jump from the 65 W CPU than dropping less cash compared to the 3800X, so AMD's margins per sale would definitely improve. At the same time, this could be a way for AMD to cope with TSMC's 7 nm increase in lead-times and lower availability of CPUs by moving stock from the 65 W CPU to the pricier 3750X in parts that can actually run at those frequencies. Driving their lineup's ASP up ensures AMD can keep a steady stream of income should availability decline - less parts sold at a greater price can shore up some of the lost cash influx.
23 Comments on AMD to Release Ryzen 7 3750X Processor?
10 cores would make way more sense.
I mean: what would be the point of another 8 core? Earnings? If they want higher margins, they can just raise 3700X's MSRP. AMD fans will forgive them.
My wallet is ready.Nvm, I thought the 3800X was the 3900X, so in my head I was thinking the 3750X would have been a twelve core part with 3700X clocks. As the article reads a 3750X that is essentially a 3800X with lower clocks doesn't make any sense at all as the 3800x is found frequently on sale for $349-$369 more often than at retail price. To me it seems like they're having trouble moving 3800Xs.You forgot the '+'i mean from 3700x to 3800x is not exactly enough for the substantial price increase. 3% speed increase for a 20-25% price increase
It a prime example of left over binning, the mix and match of flawed chips.
It should be 3700XTX
Going for 2 CCX dies would mean extra latency compared to 3700X - resulting in a CPU that's slower at the same clocks.
As for possibility of better OC: it's plausible because of the larger area (lower concentration => easier heat dissipation).
But that seems like a weird choice anyway.
If AMD has a lot of dies with just 4 cores functioning, and considering the abysmal supply of 3900X, why not make a 3899X (8+4)? 3900X Asymmetrical Edition?
3800X users, does this sound correct?