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AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X YD180XBCAEWOF desktop processor

SKU CH-4K31-JBW67

Eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads, 3.6 GHz base clock and 4.0 GHz boost on AM4 socket

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 7 1800X
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • Core NameSummit Ridge (Zen)
  • # of Cores8-Core
  • # of Threads16-Threads
  • Eight cores and sixteen threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 0 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread speed
  • 16 MB L3 cache keeps data close to the cores
  • Unlocked multiplier allows manual frequency tuning
  • DDR4 dual-channel support feeds the cores with bandwidth

Ryzen 7 1800X 8-Core Desktop Processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Summit Ridge architecture. It operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz. The chip fits the Socket AM4 platform and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory. A thermal design power of 95W defines its cooling requirement.

Suited For Multi-Threaded Workloads

This processor suits users who run multi-threaded applications such as rendering, encoding or virtualization and want an unlocked multiplier for manual tuning. It is less appropriate for builds that prioritise single-thread performance above all else or for systems that cannot accommodate a 95W thermal envelope without a robust cooler.

95W TDP Dictates Cooling Choice

The 95W thermal design power is the single specification that determines whether this CPU matches your build. You must pair it with a cooler rated for at least 95W and a motherboard with a Socket AM4 VRM capable of sustaining that power level. If your chassis or budget limits cooling capacity, a lower-TDP processor would be the safer selection.

Highlights

  • Eight cores and sixteen threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 0 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread speed
  • 16 MB L3 cache keeps data close to the cores
  • Unlocked multiplier allows manual frequency tuning
  • DDR4 dual-channel support feeds the cores with bandwidth

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 7 1st Gen
NameRyzen 7 1800X
ModelYD180XBCAEWOF
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
Core NameSummit Ridge (Zen)
# of Cores8-Core
# of Threads16-Threads
Operating Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.0 GHz
L1 Cache768KB
L2 Cache4MB
L3 Cache16MB
Manufacturing Tech14nm
Memory TypesDDR4
Memory Channel2
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
PCI Express Revision3.0
Thermal Design Power95W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

Which version of the Ryzen 7 1800X should I choose for an unlocked 8-core desktop build?

The YD180XBCAEWOF model is the only version listed; it ships as an unlocked 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 95 W TDP and no cooler in the box.

What does the 4.0 GHz max turbo frequency mean once the chip is installed in a system?

It is the highest single-core speed the processor can reach under light loads when thermal and power headroom allow; sustained all-core speeds will sit closer to the 3.6 GHz base clock.

What PCI Express revision does the Ryzen 7 1800X provide and what bandwidth limit does that set for a graphics card?

The CPU supports PCIe 3.0, so a graphics card running in an x16 slot is capped at roughly 16 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth.

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