--- title: The 7700X3D proved that budget X3D chips can beat... description: AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a new budget-oriented AM5 CPU with 3D V-Cache, priced at $329 — $120 less than the 7800X3D. Despite lower boost clocks (4.5 GHz) and 8... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/the-7700x3d-proved-that-budget-x3d-chips-can-beat-expensive-cpus-without-the-price-tag-8xaefnsm5 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: The 7700X3D proved that budget X3D chips can beat expensive CPUs without the price tag | daily.dev og:description: AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a new budget-oriented AM5 CPU with 3D V-Cache, priced at $329 — $120 less than the 7800X3D. Despite lower boost clocks (4.5 GHz) and 8... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/the-7700x3d-proved-that-budget-x3d-chips-can-beat-expensive-cpus-without-the-price-tag-8xaefnsm5 og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/8xAeFNSm5.png og:image:alt: The 7700X3D proved that budget X3D chips can beat expensive CPUs without the price tag og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # The 7700X3D proved that budget X3D chips can beat expensive CPUs without the price tag **[XDA Developers](https://daily.dev/sources/xda-developers)** · 6 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a new budget-oriented AM5 CPU with 3D V-Cache, priced at $329 — $120 less than the 7800X3D. Despite lower boost clocks (4.5 GHz) and 8 cores, it delivers strong gaming performance thanks to its 104 MB L2+L3 cache, coming close to pricier X3D chips in titles like Cyberpunk 2077. It also stands out for its low power draw and excellent thermals, making it ideal for small-form-factor builds. Productivity performance is adequate but trails higher-core-count competitors. It's recommended for budget builders, eSports gamers, and those wanting an energy-efficient AM5 entry point, though the 7800X3D may offer better value when on sale. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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