AMD Ryzen 7 3800X CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
$427–$472estimated range · from catalog price Jun 21, 2026

Ryzen 7 3800X (2019): 8‑core Zen 2 AM4 CPU (3.9/4.5 GHz) for 1440p gaming and creator work; PCIe 4.0, DDR4‑3200, unlocked, no iGPU.

Compute rankTop 27% of CPUs
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJul 2019
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Cores8
Threads16
SocketAM4
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.90 GHz
Boost clock4.50 GHz
TDP105 W
Cache32 MB
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Product overview

Released July 7, 2019, the Ryzen 7 3800X is a 3rd‑gen Ryzen (Zen 2 “Matisse”) 8‑core/16‑thread CPU for the AM4 platform. It runs at 3.9 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost on TSMC 7 nm, and supports PCIe 4.0 and DDR4‑3200 on compatible boards. It lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required.

Positioned as a high‑end desktop part, it exists to offer higher clocks and a 105 W power envelope for users who want extra headroom versus 65 W alternatives. It’s well‑suited to 1440p gaming and mixed creator work such as streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering, while remaining quick for office/productivity. It also has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores8
Higher than 73% of CPUs
Threads16
Higher than 76% of CPUs
Boost clock4.5 GHZ
Higher than 38% of CPUs
RAM speed3200 MHz
Higher than 73% of CPUs
Cores
8
Threads
16
Base clock
3.9 GHZ
Boost clock
4.5 GHZ
TDP
105 W
Cache
32 MB
Max Memory Size
128 MB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
AM4
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
3200 MHz
Processor Generation
3000
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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options