AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Processor (8C/16T, 36 MB Cache, 4.4 GHz Max Boost)

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a fantastic processor that delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and productivity. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it handles multitasking and demanding applications with ease. The included Wraith Prism cooler is not only efficient but also features a customizable RGB fan, adding a stylish touch to your build. The processor is energy-efficient, running cool and quiet, and offers excellent value for its performance level. Whether you're building a high-performance gaming rig or a workstation, the Ryzen 7 3700X is a reliable and high-quality choice. Highly recommended!

I bought this CPU as to upgrade from my i7 4790k, not necessarily because I was expecting a huge performance increase but my 4th gen Intel chip was starting to show it's age with compatibility issues. So I moved to a new b450 motherboard and the 3700X CPU. This Chip runs a bit hotter than I'd expect it to (Although I am looking to upgrade to an AIO in the future to help with temps), it is a very capable chip, the temperatures whilst gaming aren't too bad and it keeps up with the high end Intel chips in gaming, but the deciding factor for me was the price was £40-60 cheaper than the equivalent Intel CPU and it basically does everything other than Gaming better than Intel. AMD have really stepped up with this CPU and I don't really have much negatives to say, there are a few, such as the turbo clock issues with AMD chips and motherboards (research it before buying). This should be fixed by the time anyone is reading this review but make sure you compare at what matters most to you, and I enjoy my gaming but I enjoy streaming and recording also, which helped make my choice clear that I'd go for an AMD CPU. With my previous Intel CPU streaming and gaming wasn't really possible as I would get stuttering from little bits of lag and it was noticeable enough to not be able to stream, with this new AMD CPU you still suffer from general FPS decrease (As does Intel) but it is a lot less worse, and I am not getting stuttering in any games in-fact. So it gets a huge thumbs up from me for this. I would recommend this CPU to others, I would say it easily hits a 8-9/10, the only downsides are that it's not as powerful as a 9700k or 9900k, and the temps can be a bit higher than you'd expect on Idle.

I upgraded from the R5 1600x on a B350 motherboard to the R7 3700x with the B450 MSI Carbon Gaming with an NZXT Kraken x73 AIO with 360mm rad, and kept my 1080Ti on both systems. I set up the board, CPU and RAM as a test bench first with the standard AMD Wraith cooler, after using Flashback on the MSI Bios to install a 3000 series compatible Bios on the B450 chipset. All worked, so I released the locking catch to remove the Wraith cooler to install the NZXT AIO. When I lifted the unhooked cooler free of the motherboard it actually ripped the CPU out of the socket because the standard thermal paste on the Wraith had set like glue, and the CPU was still stuck to the bottom of the cooler even though the retaining bar was still fully locked against the CPU socket on the motherboard. I had 6-7 bent CPU pins, which I was fortunately able to bend back without any snapping, and the CPU still works. Be aware of this if you fit the included cooler and intend to replace it with something different later. If you wiggle the cooler loose instead of pulling it off it shouldn't be an issue. I really wish AMD took notice of Intel and put the data pins on the socket, not on the chip. All the benchmarks I've used of the last week show a great improvement from the old CPU, so I'm happy with the purchase. Even with liquid cooling the CPU can still get to 66 C in games, and 71C under a full load stress test on an overclocked profile.

Got mine for my first custom built pc back in 2019. Looks wonderful and is excellent value for money. Still works brilliantly even to this day. Ive only had to replace the thermal paste once. Even under the torturous load of Blender 3d simulations and compositing it has never failed me. Stays relatively cool even with the stock heat sink and fan. Fits well and was easily installed.

Very fast CPU, AMD are constantly improving the microcode at the moment, I have my 3700x on X570 motherboard and with a recent BIOS update the latest AMD AGESA updates appear to have reduced temperatures slightly and performance has improved an additional 2%. Benchmarks are now around 4% higher than the average on passmark. I'm not that impressed with the Wraith Prism Cooler, it works and does a little RGB show that I cannot see most of the time as I have another machine next to my 3700x build. As I said the cooler works, but should be quieter but after a lot of Smart Fan tweaking I can live with it, for now. So glad AMD are back, this to me is the optimal CPU in the range for perfomrance/ price and power consumption, my current config: AMD Ryzen 7 3700x X570 AORUS Pro 32GB DDR4 C16 RAM GTX 1060 6GB DDR5 Not hugely into gaming, use this as my main machine with VMWare Workstation with up to 3 VMs Running, handles it effortlessly.

Edit: Altered review based on only being able to write one review for all AMD CPU's As by the fact ive now bought 3 Zen2 CPU's its pretty obvious i like them. The Bad. The boosting obviously and im going to have a dig at online reviews where single thread performance is still a big thing for them (but not for us real world users) So yeh it boosts to x mhz, but for how long, how many cores, whats the spread? I dont know and i dont have time to work it out. Go away single core, we are not interested. Then the voltage and temps, even after several bios revisions the cpu calls quite a lot of volts running the stock algorithm which i just dont see the need for. Especially on idle! Ultimately because of the above ive fixed both my 3700 and 3900x at 4.25ghz and 1.29 and 1.25v respectively. I get the same low core performance and better all core. And lower temps to boot. The 3600 ive left at stock, as mine wont 'overclock' to any benefit where the other two do. Note, imo an 'overclock' is worth trying as most online reviews are testing single core on PBO, where in the 3900x there are 10 cores between 1 and 12..... testing single or all is a bit daft and doesnt make sense. The good, these CPU's are incredible performers for the money. We are getting near premium performance across the board from the super cheap 3600. The 3700x is really all youd ever need for maintstream price. And the 3900x, 12 cores for 470quid? thats just mad. And you get PCIE4 with them so im now running tripple nvme in my boxes. I heard there another company making CPU's but i forget there name but apparently they are trying hard to catch up. Oneday we may have an alternative to compare to this fantastic range of cpu's. Roll on Zen3

This CPU was chosen for my new PC build. This replaced an older PC with dual westmere xeons. Like night and day the difference. Gaming was a vast improvement with much improved consistent frame rates. The only thing i will say is the cooler installation which comes with the CPU is fiddly to install unlike the older intel ones, if you have installed older AMD chips with the older cooler then this should be fine but first time builders might want to take note. This comes in a well packaged box with the CPU visible on a transparent cut out on one side of the box. The CPU is well packaged with the Cooler already having thermal compound applied. Installation of the CPU into an AM4 motherboard is a breeze and there are instructions which come in the box to help. A great product from AMD, great for gamers and good value for the money for future usage. Well worth the purchase.

Perfect for this price