AMD discontinues Ryzen 7 5700X3D - the end of the AM4 era with 3D V-Cache

AMD has discontinued the Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor, which effectively ends the AM4 line with 3D V-Cache technology. This decision is a continuation of the gradual phasing out of support for the AM4 platform, which has been relevant since 2016.

Here's What We Know

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D debuted in early 2024 as a more affordable alternative to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It had 8 Zen 3 cores, 16 threads, and 96 MB of third-level cache, but lower clock speeds (3.0-4.1 GHz). AMD positioned it as a competitor to the Intel Core i5-13600K. According to retailers, the processor is no longer available for ordering, and its stock is gradually disappearing from stores. AMD has not officially commented on the discontinuation of production.

The 3D V-Cache technology was developed by AMD and consists of a crystal with an additional L3 cache on top of the computing cores. The significantly increased cache is most noticeable in non-linear computing, primarily in games. This technology allows AMD processors with lower frequencies, power consumption, and heat dissipation to perform better in games.

What it means.

This is the end of the AM4 gaming lineup with X3D cache, which included the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, Ryzen 7 5700X3D, and the legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The AM4 platform will no longer receive new processors with 3D V-Cache. AMD is actually encouraging users to upgrade to the new AM5 platform. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains one of the best processors for AM4 gaming, even outperforming some of today's mid-range models, but it's time to move on.