The benefits of X3D technology in a more affordable processor.
Today, AMD's most modern processor range is called Ryzen 9000 series. These are Zen 5 micro-architecture chips on AM5 support, combined with DDR5. All these features also apply to the Ryzen 7000 series, but at a significantly lower price. In fact, they're the perfect choice for gamers who don't necessarily want to mortgage their apartment to upgrade their configuration. And here's where things get really interesting: not content with continuing to offer Ryzen 7000 series for sale, AMD seems to be preparing intermediate chips in this range.
The latest CPU-Z software update seems to suggest that AMD is preparing a Ryzen 7 7700X3D.
A Ryzen 7 7700X3D is said to be on the way, and could logically be a more affordable alternative to the excellent Ryzen 7 7800X3D, arguably the best value processor for gamers. As its name clearly indicates, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D could already count on X3D technology to provide a total of 96 MB - like the 7800X3D - of third-level cache memory, a piece of choice for video games. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D would also feature 8 cores/16 threads - again like the 7800X3D - and would differ from its big brother only in terms of operating frequencies: we're talking about a base 4 GHz for a boost to 4.5 GHz versus 4.2 GHz/5 GHz.
Officially, this processor does not exist: AMD has not yet announced a Ryzen 7 770X3D. However, more and more clues are pointing to this chip, which has already been mentioned by a number of experts in the IT world and, most recently, has just appeared on the release notes of CPU-Z, a software program highly prized by expert users. Update 2.20.1 clearly announces this Ryzen 7 7700X3D, but obviously makes no mention of its launch date or future selling price. Just a little more patience...
