CPU Architecture: Zen 2.
Core Count: 8.
Thread Count: 16.
TDP: 105W.
Socket Type: AM4.
Memory Support: DDR4.
For more technical info, please visit the manufacturer's website (no longer viewable).
For complex technical specifications about the CPU, please refer to TechPowerUp's website link.
The build that is using this part is Phanteks AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Work Station.
The Ryzen 7 3800X is an 8-core, 16-thread CPU designed for the AM4 platform. It utilizes AMD's Ryzen architecture, which is effective for splitting large tasks into smaller chunks across its cores. The CPU is well-suited for desktop use, including gaming and mid-level productivity. With a TDP of 105 watts, it maintains high boost clocks and stable performance. Compared to the previous version, Zen 2 improves multicore performance but does not significantly enhance single-core speed. At launch, AMD's competitor Intel offered better gaming CPUs, making the 3800X somewhat less competitive. However, it was reasonably priced and came with a cooler that was better than the Ryzen 5 counterpart, even rivaling some third-party options.
I give the Ryzen 7 3800X a 3.5/5.
