AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU Is Over $100 Off For A Limited Time

One of the best CPUs for gaming, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D^[1], has just hit its lowest price of the year for Prime Big Deal Days^[2]. Long considered the best gaming CPU until the arrival of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D^[3], the older 7800X3D is hard to pass up at just $338 (was $449). The discount will likely only stick around until Big Deal Days end on October 8–so cash in while you can.

$338 was ($449)^[4]

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a clock speed of 4.2GHz and features AMD 3D V-Cache technology for enhanced performance. Essentially, this technology allows the CPU to retrieve data faster than expected, as it boasts an impressive 96 MB L3 cache (which is extremely noticeable while gaming). It’s built on the 5nm Zen 4 architecture, and it’s powerful enough for both gaming and work applications like photo editing or intense coding.

The 8-Core, 16-Thread processor is great at multitasking, so you shouldn’t have any issues if you decide to stream a TV show or launch into Chrome while waiting for the next round of Counter-Strike. The 7800X3D is widely regarded as one of the best gaming processors on the market, and it’s a hard bargain now that it’s under $350.

While we’re big fans of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, it’s not the only CPU discounted for Prime Big Deal Days. Both AMD and Intel components are on sale–so be sure to shop around to find the best fit for your gaming setup. However, most will likely find the 7800X3D to be the best fit. If you don’t mind stretching your budget, you can pick up the Intel Core Ultra 9 Unlocked (24-Core, 24 Thread)^[5] for $499 (was $599). Keep in mind that it’s not designed for gaming, but folks running intensive video editing applications will find it to be a nice choice.

While the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Processor is quite budget-friendly with this new discount, there are plenty of cheaper options. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6-Core, 12-Thread)^[6] is down to $61 (was $159), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (12-Core, 24-Thread)^[7] is $285 (was $549), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (12-Core, 20 Thread)^[8] is $185 (was $510). All three are reasonable choices for gaming, making them worthy alternatives if you’re looking to save a few bucks. You’ll find a list of AMD and intel CPUs discounted in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event below. And don’t forget to check GameSpot’s Deals Hub page^[9] for more of our favorite Prime Big Deal Days discounts on PC hardware, games, anime, and much more.

Best Prime Big Deal Days CPU Discounts

• AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6-Core, 12-Thread)^[10] — $61 ($159)
• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (8-Core, 16-Thread)^[11] — $338 ($449)
• AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (12-Core, 24-Thread)^[12] — $285 ($549)
• AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (16-Core, 32-Thread)^[13] — $246 ($349)
• Intel Core i3-12100 (4-Core, 8-Thread)^[14] — $96 ($155)
• Intel Core i5-12600KF (10-Core, 16-Thread)^[15] — $117 ($190)
• Intel Core i7-12700K (12-Core, 20 Thread)^[16] — $185 ($510)
• Intel Core Ultra 7 Unlocked (20 Core, 20 Thread)^[17] — $258 ($404)
• Intel Core Ultra 9 Unlocked (24-Core, 24 Thread)^[18] — $499 ($599)
• Intel Core Ultra 5 (10-Core, 14 Thread)^[19] — $204 ($246)
• Intel Core Ultra 7 (20-Core, 20-Thread)^[20] — $212 ($379)
• Intel Core Ultra 9 (24-Core, 24-Thread)^[21] — $482 ($579)

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