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'd so much rather walk into a local store so I can see what I'm getting and if by some chance I have a question I can ask a knowledgeable person there. Most of the guys I've spoken with at Micro Center are like a lot of us on this site - they have first hand experience with hardware, many like computers and use them daily for gaming or work. Don't forget that they actually have very capable workers that can build/repair/diagnose computer issues (unlike many of Geek Squad workers for Best Buy).
Lastly you get to be hands on with merchandise. There's just something about being able to pick up a part, examine it, read the info on the box and walk out the store with anything you purchased on the spot - no waiting for shipping. I make it my priority to hit up my local MC over buying hardware online, but sometimes awesome deals arise online that MC can't match or they don't have specifically what I'm looking for. I'd say 7 times out of 10 I can get what I need from MC and have it that same day.
One time I purchased a new motherboard at MC. Got home with it and it was DOA. Drove back, got a replacement within a 30 minute timeframe and back home. I didn't have to wait days for an online place to ship me one after I ship mine back (I think MC will actually test MB/RAM for you). Or have a charge held on my bank card until my defective item was received back by the shipper.
I think a lot of people forget about the benefits of brick and mortar stores and simply run with, "I can save a buck from buying this online." or "It saves me time ordering online." Sure, you can get some small benefits from doing so, but I find the convenience of going into the store better over buying online.
Remember that Fry's used to be a thing, along with CompUSA, NCIX and even TigerDirect had a few store locations. We used to have more options out there, but with the online shift a lot of it has go away. I'm hoping that MC doesn't go this route and I don't think it will anytime soon - the store near me is always busy.
The way I see it, if these small exclusives help get a few more feet into their stores then I'm okay with it.
All the 7900X3D serves is a really weird category where its worse than a 7800X3D in games (and cost about the same) and performs slightly worse than the 7900X cause cache doesn't do much in productivity.
No one wants to buy this, making no profit.
A global 7600X3D though?
Gives people a reason to get to AM5, or gives people an extra 50-100 on the GPU.
Would sell like crazy.
The 7600X3D is now also exclusive available in Germany via Mindfactory.
www.facebook.com/MindfactoryAG/posts/pfbid02pRYoTAVhMnxmyvUnkc6BWNwWVtvnuKZQCSY37RnWL7ZDjTXUj7EnLbWzJFZY7oQJl
In other words, if there were questions about the value proposition for the 7600x3d vs 7800x3d, those questions have been settled in the worst way. There is now a $150 gap between the 6-core and 8-core bundles at Microcenter.
The 7800X3D was sold for less than the new 7600X3D from late May '24 to mid-July '24. Interestingly, the Euro is now stronger against the US dollar, which is usually the driver of the volatility for CPU pricing over here. For comparison, the 7950X3D barely moved at the same time outside the usual fluctuations when the retailers game their search position at the price comparison sites.
as long as it's in a bundle, cpu mb and ram, the CPU will be discounted, so pick your own MB and RAM and the CPU will still retain the discount
25+ in-stock @ my local MC.
MC just opened in Miami, 4hrs away, and I am hopeful it will do well, and we will get one in Orlando next. Having one an hour or so away is the dream. Exclusives like the 7600X3D have helped them become well known in other countries. Publicity like this never hurts.