AMD has dropped an official Ryzen 7000X3D release date and price, and it will enter the best gaming CPU ring with a familiar MSRP. You'll also be able to get your hands on one of the red team's chips sooner than you'd expect, as they'll be available by the end of the month.
The Ryzen 7950X3D isn't the only member of the new Zen 4 pack, which includes both the cheaper Ryzen 7900X3D and the 7800X3D.
AMD confirms the price of its Ryzen 7000X3D tribe while revealing a solid release date. If you intend to upgrade your old V-Cache processor with a 16-core new one, you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn it has the same $699 USD MSRP as its predecessor. It'll be available to buy starting February 26, 2023.
The same release date applies to the Ryzen 7900X3D, a scaled-back 12-core alternative that'll cost $599 USD, but you'll have to wait till April 6 for the 7800X3D, which combines 8-core and 5GHz clock speeds for a less expensive upgrade.
AMD's vice president David McAfee recommends using a 280mm all-in-one liquid cooler for the "best performance." That might add to your planned gaming PC upgrade, but investing in the finest AIO cooler will help you get the most out of the expensive chip from the red team.
Do you want to pay less attention to your wallet? Our Ryzen 5 7600X review provides an overview of the midrange processor's capabilities, but you may want to look into its durability.