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Square green ceramic CPU with gold contact pads and silver metal heatspreader engraved with Ryzen 7 3700X text

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-CBSM-SBDAW

Eight-core desktop CPU with 16 threads, 3.6 GHz base and 4.4 GHz max boost, 32 MB L3 cache, 65 W TDP, DDR4-3200 support, no cooler included

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 7 3700X
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • # of Cores8-Core
  • # of Threads16-Threads
  • Operating Frequency3.6 GHz
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 6 GHz base clock with 4.4 GHz max boost for responsive performance
  • 32 MB L3 cache reduces latency in games and workloads
  • 65 W TDP enables efficient cooling solutions
  • DDR4 3200 support provides fast memory bandwidth

Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core AM4 Processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on 7nm technology for Socket AM4 motherboards. It operates at a 3.6 GHz base frequency with a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz and carries a 65W thermal design power. The chip includes 32MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 3200 memory without integrated graphics.

Suited For Multi-Threaded Workloads

This processor suits users who need strong multi-threaded performance for content creation, heavy multitasking, or gaming alongside background tasks. The 16 threads and 32MB L3 cache provide headroom for parallel workloads. Builders who require integrated graphics or a bundled cooler should look elsewhere, as this OEM unit ships without either.

36MB GameCache And 65W Envelope

The combined 36MB of L2 and L3 cache helps reduce latency in games and cache-sensitive applications. At 65W TDP, the processor fits compact builds and modest cooling solutions while sustaining high frequencies. Memory support tops out at DDR4 3200, limiting bandwidth compared to newer platforms, and the lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

Highlights

  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 6 GHz base clock with 4.4 GHz max boost for responsive performance
  • 32 MB L3 cache reduces latency in games and workloads
  • 65 W TDP enables efficient cooling solutions
  • DDR4 3200 support provides fast memory bandwidth

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 7 3rd Gen
NameRyzen 7 3700X
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
# of Cores8-Core
# of Threads16-Threads
Operating Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo FrequencyUp to 4.4GHz
L1 Cache512KB
L2 Cache4MB
L3 Cache32MB
Manufacturing Tech7nm
Memory TypesDDR4 3200
Integrated GraphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Thermal Design Power65W
Cooling DeviceWraith PRISM

Questions about this item

Will this processor fit my current AM4 motherboard without a BIOS update?

The CPU uses the AM4 socket, so it fits any motherboard with that socket. Some older AM4 boards need a BIOS update before they will recognise a 3rd-generation Ryzen chip.

What memory speed does the processor officially support and can I run faster kits?

The specification lists DDR4 3200 as the supported memory type. Faster kits usually work through motherboard XMP or DOCP profiles, but 3200 is the guaranteed base speed.

Does the retail package include a cooler or do I need to buy one separately?

This is an OEM tray unit; the Wraith Prism cooler is not included. You must provide your own AM4-compatible cooler rated for at least 65 W TDP.

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