Friday, August 30th 2024
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Launched in the US as a MicroCenter-exclusive for $300, Part of a Bundle
We've known for the past couple of weeks that AMD is working on the Ryzen 5 7600X3D—a 6-core/12-thread processor based on the older "Zen 4" microarchitecture, but featuring 3D V-cache that enables significant gaming performance uplifts. The company finally launched the chip, but here's the bummer—it's only available in the US, and is a MicroCenter exclusive, where's it's going for $299.99. Here's the second bummer—you can't buy the processor on its own, but in a 3-part bundle that includes it, an ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus Wi-Fi motherboard, and an unspecified brand of 32 GB (2x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 memory kit. When you add up the prices of the three parts when purchased separately, you arrive at $630, but MicroCenter is selling the bundle for an impressive $450—a $180 discount.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D comes with a maximum boost frequency of 4.70 GHz, which is a steep 600 MHz fall from that of the regular Ryzen 5 7600X, and 400 MHz less than that of the 65 W Ryzen 5 7600 (non-X). Much like the 7600, the 7600X3D comes with a 65 W TDP. Where it loses on clock speeds, it makes up for with its large cache—1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of L3 cache (or 102 MB of L2+L3 "total cache."). The bundle could offer good value for those building PCs from scratch, or coming in from the older Socket AM4 platform. The TUF Gaming B650-Plus Wi-Fi is a fairly feature-packed mid-range ATX motherboard.
Source:
Tom's Hardware
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D comes with a maximum boost frequency of 4.70 GHz, which is a steep 600 MHz fall from that of the regular Ryzen 5 7600X, and 400 MHz less than that of the 65 W Ryzen 5 7600 (non-X). Much like the 7600, the 7600X3D comes with a 65 W TDP. Where it loses on clock speeds, it makes up for with its large cache—1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of L3 cache (or 102 MB of L2+L3 "total cache."). The bundle could offer good value for those building PCs from scratch, or coming in from the older Socket AM4 platform. The TUF Gaming B650-Plus Wi-Fi is a fairly feature-packed mid-range ATX motherboard.
119 Comments on AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Launched in the US as a MicroCenter-exclusive for $300, Part of a Bundle
I'm by a microcenter but man these retailer exclusives are crap. This only being a good option for new builders also crap.
"AMD Fumbles Easy Victory" should be the headline of choice for this style of post going forward. :laugh:
Nevermind, I shouldn't be salty, it is just AMD PR works XD.
Have a nice weekend everyone and I gonna enjoy some tasty German beer rn.
What a wasted opportunity, they really could have spoiled Intel's new CPU launch with a widely available and affordable AM5 X3D part.
www.microcenter.com/product/676282/gskill-flare-x5-series-32gb-(2-x-16gb)-ddr5-6000-pc5-48000-cl32-dual-channel-desktop-memory-kit-f5-6000j3238f16gx2-fx5-black
It's a fake MSRP that you can't even buy it for if you wanted to just to make the bundle look like a better value than it really is.
This tactic screws over anyone who just wants to buy the cpu, and will likely keep the second hand market pricing high as well.Likely a very limited diy supply with the majority going to oem.
AMD sales and marketing team strikes again, I guess.
It's a nonexistant product for most people that don't live within driving distance of a microcenter.IMO the 7600X3D shouldn't have gotten a press release if it was just going to be more exclusive nonsense, no point in hyping up something that most people can't even buy.
Users will cope in this thread about AMD shitting the bed, and these processors will sell out at microcenter in due time regardless.