AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Summary: If you want a mid-range machine that's future proof for at least the next few years, this fits the bill nicely. Get a chip that trades blows with an i9-9900K for $200 less and uses less power doing it. Yes, Intel's higher clock speed will allow it to be faster at certain workloads & games, but it's usually not by much. Regarding gaming, if you're running at 1080p or 1440p and not running a top of the line video card, the difference between the 3700x and 9900K is negligible. For workstation use, it's a no brainer, unless you want to up to a 3900x. Building computers and keeping up to date with all the latest hardware is my hobby and second job. I was an AMD guy back in the Athlon XP & Athlon 64 days, but once it was Sandy Bridge vs Buldozer, there was basically no reason to go AMD. For years, I built basically nothing but Intel Machines. Ryzen's intro was exciting to me, AMD is now competitive again! But other than a couple of builds for people, I skipped the first 2 generations. Now, Gen 2 chips are cheap, and Gen 3 chips can not only hold there own, but often outperform Intel in many tasks, sometimes even gaming! And even when they loose, it's not by much. So the 3700x gives great performance for the money, but what about stability and easy of setup? Well, it's nearly as good as Intel. Regarding stability, I'd say their fantastic as long as you avoid AMD Video Card drivers, which are a bit flaky at the moment. But with an Nvidia card, rock stable. Now, I said nearly as good as intel due to the drivers, BIOS updates, and power and voltage situation. For most current intel systems, the platform is so mature that everything generally just works out of the box. No drivers or power plans required, Windows 10 knows what to do with the platform. But with AMD Zen 2, there are potential issues on older chip-sets and not being able to boot without BIOS updates, performance issues with older BIOS updates, etc. On top of that, you really want to get the chip-set drivers & power plans to have the best configuration. None of this is hard, but Intel is already so integrated into Windows 10. But with Ryzen gaining market-share at their current pace, integration and optimization will be there soon. Most of the time, you want to build a balanced system. Here are my CPU suggestions based on price points (Approximations) $500 to $800 builds: 1600X AF (Which is basically a 2600X) $800 to $1300 Builds: 3600 $1200 to $2500 Builds: 3700X $1800 to $3400 Builds: 3900X $2500+ Builds: $3950X My wife and I rebuild our gaming systems this past Holiday season. Here's my latest rig with this chip: Processor: AMD 3700X Video Card: Nvidia GTX 1070 (used) RAM: 32GB G-Skill Dual Channel 3600Mhz CAS16 Motherboard: MSI X570 Carbon (Good For 3800X and below, VRMs may run hot on 3900X and above) Sound: Sound Blaster Z SSD: 1GB A-DATA SX8200 Pro & 2x 2TB Crucial (1100 & MX500) PSU: Seasonic 750W Gold Case: Fractal Design Define C CPU Cooler: Noctua DH-15 Fans: 4x 140mm Noctua AF-14 & 1x 120mm Noctua AF-12 Gaming and productivity have been fantastic with no issues. I really want more GPU power, but I'm waiting for the prices to come down for Nvidia or for AMD to get their driver act together. GTX 1070s can be had for under $200 used, and compare well to GTX 1660 Supers (We got ours before this was an option). If you have the money The 2070 S would be my go to. I could have invested the cost of the expensive fans and CPU cooler to a faster video card or 3900x, but having a system that's quiet, cool, and fast is important to me. Here's to hoping Ryzen continues down this path!

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an absolute powerhouse. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it delivers blazing-fast performance across the board. Whether I’m gaming, streaming, or handling demanding workloads, this processor tackles it all without breaking a sweat. Multitasking is seamless — I can run multiple resource-heavy apps simultaneously with zero lag. It’s honestly one of the most noticeable upgrades I’ve made to my system. What really makes this CPU shine is the price-to-performance ratio. AMD delivers Intel-level performance (if not better) at a fraction of the cost. For budget-conscious builders looking for high-end results, this is a no-brainer. The Wraith Prism cooler included in the box is a great bonus — it keeps temps in check and looks fantastic with RGB lighting. No need for an aftermarket cooler unless you're pushing extreme overclocks. Gaming? Buttery smooth. The 7nm Zen 2 architecture offers not only excellent performance but also great power efficiency. And with AMD’s continued support for the AM4 platform, future upgrades are easy and affordable. Verdict: Top-tier performance, excellent multitasking, solid bundled cooler, and long-term platform support — the Ryzen 7 3700X hits all the right notes.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an absolute powerhouse, delivering 8 cores and 16 threads of blazing-fast performance. Whether I'm gaming, streaming, or tackling heavy workloads, this processor handles everything effortlessly. The multitasking capabilities are incredible—no more lag or slowdowns, even with multiple demanding applications running. One of the best things about this CPU is its amazing price. AMD has managed to offer Intel-level performance (or better!) at a much more affordable cost, making it a no-brainer for budget-conscious builders who still want top-tier power. The included Wraith Prism cooler is a nice bonus, keeping temps low while looking great with its RGB lighting. Gaming is buttery smooth, and the 7nm Zen 2 architecture ensures excellent power efficiency. Plus, with AMD’s support for the AM4 platform, upgrading in the future is a breeze. If you're still stuck in the "Intel vs. AMD" debate, let me settle it—AMD is absolutely on par with Intel now, and in many cases, outperforms them for the price. The Ryzen 7 3700X proves that you don’t need to break the bank for elite performance. Five stars—highly recommended!

Bought this over the 3800X because of reviewers like Steve Burke who showed that real-world performance was 1-2% difference. It has a lower TDP than the 3800X which has almost nothing to do with power consumption so I don't even know why they emphasize that in marketing materials. --The Wraith Prism cooler-- Main thing to really review here is the stock cooler which is awesome. I've never kept on a stock cooler. I did with this CPU. With good case cooling you can get to within 100mhz of max these chips can OC (before going into the Twilight Zone) with the stock cooler. It also looks really nice too. I put down some Noctua NT-H1 that I had instead of the included compound. Comparison benches of the cooler on various sites and YT channels show that it performs on-par with 3rd party air cooling. It even comes within 5C of the Noctua NT-D15. This was great to see because I cannot find my Hyper 212 EVO adapters anywhere. It's been sitting on an Intel chip for the past 5 years. That right there saved me about $40. The bad thing is it's LOUD. With a large tower cooler a variable speed fan is not really even necessary. I kept my old 212 EVO quite cool with up to +1.2GHZ OC at a constant quiet 1200 RPM with a 120mm. That's where a tower cooler will really benefit you. --RGB-- The RGBs on the cooler look nice but I need to use the USB 2.0 header in order to get full use out of it because the 12V LED plug they also include is not for ARGB, so all I can do with it is control fan lights with static, breathing, and color change. The rings and AMD logo will just sit on default. Because of this I can't sync it through with my motherboard's software (Gigabyte Fusion) if I want all the RGB options. I don't know why they didn't make it compatible with 5V ARGB, which would allow our motherboard software sync and have more control. RGB/LED really needs standardization if companies plan to continue that route. Probably not AMD's fault here. It's a nice addition. --Overclocking-- No point in getting an unlocked CPU without getting some free performance out of it! Overclocking is... interesting. I'm familiar with Intel OCing but AMD Ryzen is a different beast. Intel is pretty much: "If you have the cooling, keep jumping up the voltage." This yields in really good OCs on Intel, well past 1GHz over stock for everyday use. AMD has mostly automated the process. The OC is enabled by default through Precision Boost (not the same as Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)). The difference between PB and PBO is that PBO will raise the motherboard's power limits but it DOES NOT raise the CPU's PB thermal throttle limit. PB is an algorithm that will adjust each core clock until it reaches some magical limit. AMD hasn't published the thermal numbers of what that limit is. But it's far and away better than an all-core OC which is terrible on Ryzen 3000 series. Out of the box it gets 4.225 GHz for me under load which is close to that 4.300 threshold where many people start seeing instability. Temps approach 60C there. Not bad for a STOCK cooler. Use PBO to get a little more (maybe). In addition you could drop some voltages and get really cool with only a minimal clock loss in PBO (I was doing 4.190) at 55C max. You can OC the oldschool way if you want but don't expect a significant performance increase, even with liquid nitrogen. The biggest benefit for manual overclocking is power efficiency and a less sensitive clock changing. The AMD Ryzen Master software is nice and allows for different OC profiles, such as Gaming which will only activate in games. --TL;DR-- TL;DR: Incredible and beautiful stock cooler, but is a jet turbine. The default-enabled Precision Boost will not be far from max these chips can really OC to. Basically a set and forget OC if that's what you want.

First, I bough this in replacement to a 10700k that wasn't working (long story...). Unable to find the intel CPU at stock, I decided to go with the 3700x, especially for the value and...I am glad that I make this choice! This is my first AMD CPU, I was afraid of a lot of things, but everything went smoothly. The package was in perfect state, thank you Amazon for listening to my previous feedback about international packages, very satisfied this time. I got the included game without any problem, waiting for it to release now. Zero RAM issue, and this one is a solid piece of hardware. No need to OC, mine boost very well, maybe I got lucky with silicone lottery. Coupled with an old GTX 1070 from my Dell OEM and hoping to be able to get a 3070 or 3080 (in actual state, a far dream due to stock issues). Compared to my previous i7 8700 (non k), the gaming experience is a lot better because I never close my other apps due to work. Is I have to find cons. the only thing that annoy me a little is idle temperature being around 50, but it's really just a detail, far from being a deal breaker. Especially since at 100% load the temp is 77 deg and in gaming I have yet to see it reaching 70 deg with my Arctic freezer esports 34 duo. Pros: - Good performance - Included cooler - Included game - PCIe 4 - Incredible value - Good thermals in gaming (compared to my previous CPU) Cons: - Nothing for now. Average: - IDLE voltage and temp (maybe it's the mobo?)

I bought this to run in an AsRock Deskmeet X300. Works great and provides great performance. I coupled it with that enclosure and also a EVGA 3060TI XC graphics card. Super happy with how everything turned out. Due to the case I was using, I couldn't take advantage of the include CPU cooler; however, I did run a standard AMD Wraith Stealth without the shroud and undervolted it a bit. Under full load the CPU runs at around 70c and under light to moderate load it averages around 45-50c The current value of 3700X's compared to the 5000 series made this purchase an easy decision for me and it's been running rock solid now for several months with no crashes, lockups, or reboots. In the X300 bios, I was able to undervolt this CPU all the way down to 0.9v making it a great lower power mini pc.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an exceptional processor that truly delivers on all fronts. Built on the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, it offers incredible performance per watt, making it both powerful and energy-efficient. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it tears through multithreaded tasks like rendering, video editing, and compiling code with ease. In gaming, the 4.4 GHz max boost clock ensures smooth frame rates, even in CPU-intensive titles. The Wraith Prism LED cooler is a surprisingly solid stock cooler. Not only does it keep the temperatures in check during extended gaming sessions or heavy workloads, but the RGB lighting adds a nice aesthetic touch to the build. Running at stock settings, the CPU rarely hits more than 70°C, even under load, which is impressive for a cooler that comes bundled at this price point. For the price-to-performance ratio, this processor is hard to beat. The unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking if you're looking to push performance further, but even at stock settings, it's an absolute beast. Whether you're a gamer, a content creator, or just someone who needs a powerful CPU for multitasking, the Ryzen 7 3700X hits that sweet spot of value and capability.

Aloha from Hawaii This CPU is incredible. I paired the 3700x with an Asus strix rog b450f that I also bought from Amazon, from a selling company known as digilet. The mobo I paired with this incredible cpu was Ryzen 3000 ready, which means I didn't need to update the bios in order for this CPU to work out of the box with this particular. For cooling I am using a hyper 212 Evo black edition and I have two fans attached to the cooler. Prior to undervolting the CPU I was getting idle temps in the mid to high 50s and at load mid 80s; which is typical for this processor. After adjusting my voltage in the bios to 1.2 and tinkering with fan curves, my CPU temps are down to about 40 degrees idle and low 60s during load while still hitting a 4.2.mhz overclock. I am not used to seeing high stock voltage of 1.5 and I want my CPU to last long by not making it run too hot. I use my new rig mostly for gaming and streaming and I paired the CPU with a 5700xt msi mech. I love my amd system and it can easily run AAA games in ultra high settings with an FPS of 100+ with no stutters. I'm amazed at the quality and performance of this combo. I also use my Oculus Rift S with my rig and the power of this CPU easily handles this task. Overall, I am glad I went with the 3700x due to the great price to performance ratio. Thank you AMD!