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: $3950XMy wife and I rebuild our gaming systems this past Holiday season. Here's my latest rig with this chip:Processor: AMD 3700XVideo Card: Nvidia GTX 1070 (used)RAM: 32GB G-Skill Dual Channel 3600Mhz CAS16Motherboard: MSI X570 Carbon (Good For 3800X and below, VRMs may run hot on 3900X and above)Sound: Sound Blaster ZSSD: 1GB A-DATA SX8200 Pro & 2x 2TB Crucial (1100 & MX500)PSU: Seasonic 750W GoldCase: Fractal Design Define CCPU Cooler: Noctua DH-15Fans: 4x 140mm Noctua AF-14 & 1x 120mm Noctua AF-12Gaming 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 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.

Good bang for your buck$! This was used for a new PC build, replacing my previous dinosaur which was also a AMD PC built back in Oct 2010. And its still running fine just thought I was overdue for an upgrade. And an Upgrade this is!! I wasnt much of a gamer before but I do a lot of video editing and processing and this 3700X has GREATLY increased my production wait times! Which freed up lots of time to do other things.I paired this CPU with a Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2 , 64GB Crucial Pro RAM, everything has worked great right out of the box. A $500 pc buildBase clock is 3.6Ghz but during testing, everything set to auto in the bios, Im seeing 4.5~4.8 Ghz regularly on HWmonitor...maybe i won the silicon lottery?The Wraith cooler is okay, it keeps things under 80C with fan running at 99%, it never hits 100%. Which i think its usable long term, but there are cheap options out there for air cooling. The cooler you keep things the longer they will last.One issue i noticed is the heat from the cooler blows hot air on the ram and video card. Though Im am testing on a bench top, so this might change a little once i place inside my case with exhaust fans. Nice CPU for the $ and its faster than my expectations ever were. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an upgrade.