AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
AMD
96 Overall Score
vs
Intel E8500
Intel
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
88 out of 100 high confidence 56 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Gaming performance 18
Power efficiency 10
Cooling 8
Value for money 7
Platform compatibility 6
Bios update 4
Intel E8500
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel E8500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 7800X3D | E8500 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 1 |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 16★ | 6 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 14 |
| TDP | 120 | 9★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 29★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 48EU |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
Intel E8500
- Strong efficiency (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong single thread (68th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM50.320score per dollar
vs
Intel E85000.598score per dollar
Intel E8500 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.