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.
120 Comments on AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Launched in the US as a MicroCenter-exclusive for $300, Part of a Bundle
And another thing, there used to be more MC's across the US but a lot closed down cuz there wasn't enough patronage lol.
But yeah, I got my 5600X3D from an absolute legend of a member here. I got a NIB 7800X3D from a legend on another forum for$240 shipped. If you are in the states just make a wanted to buy thread for the7600X3D when the time comes (if you want one) and wait. Some legend will hook you up for their cost including shipping. It won't make sense until the price drops because the 8 core has gone for not much more than $300 shipped on sale before. And the holidays are coming.
There are a lot of salty folks here, but this time I understand it. If this bad boy is still around during Black Friday sales...I guess I'm upgrading my son's 5600X3D.I wasn't that legendary person, but I will do the same if I buy one in November.
Seriously, 7600X3D would be fine with a $99 board and TUF boards are overpriced by 50% even if we're being generous.
It's still an okay deal but you're not "saving" $180 on the bundle because that motherboard is overpriced by at least $80 and it wouldn't be the first choice of board for this CPU in the first place.
The yields of the 7800x3d must be pretty good seeing how there's not enough 7600x3d processors to go around. This time however, why did they not cut an exclusive deal with Mindfactory? Kind of shake things up a little bit and show those AMD loyalist in Germany a little love.
So yeah it would make sense.
If this was 'America First', AMD could have put it up for sale on their existing US online store where they sell their other CPUs and GPUs and only offered (US) domestic shipping.
I dont have a MC in my country lol. Would be neat if they went with Newegg or Amazon..
But a 6 core X3D part that runs at the same power limits as an 8 core.. are you really missing anything?
The 9xxxX3D are to come out in 4-6 months. If the 7600X3D sits on the shelves that long you can expect the prices to drop a good $30-50 to help move them.
They'll eventually sell, just like the 5600X3D did.