Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great cpu, an amazing all round processor. I use it mostly for gaming, but also has good potential for workloads at an affordable price. I upgraded from a Ryzen 5 3600 (which was also a great gaming cpu for sub $200) only because I wanted to start getting more into multimedia editing. I used to be an Intel fanboy, but took a chance on AMD Ryzen cpu's and never looked back leaving my Intel i5 8600k behind.

My journey with Ryzen started with a first gen Ryzen 5 1600. I believe that it was considered the best cost to performance CPU later that year by a lot of the "experts". I upgraded to the Ryzen 7 2700X as soon as it was released because I was still having some issues playing in VR and I had upgraded to a 2080ti and was CPU bottlenecked (much to no one's surprise). It was a good chip as well....basically updated the firmware and chipset drivers and I was off and running. It was obviously a massive improvement in performance. Still CPU bottlenecked in a few racing sims. Not bad, but not perfect. So about 15 minutes after the 2700X was released they came out with the 3rd Generation Ryzen 2 CPU's which was obviously an effort to confuse the consumers out there. Now most of the "experts" have proclaimed the 3600 as the best performance for cost and they are probably correct. I wasn't looking for an improvement in performance; I was looking to attain a specific level of performance and the 3600 may or may not have gotten me there. The 3700X got me there. It may not be the best bang for your buck because the 3600 is such an amazing deal, but if you need a specific level of performance AND you have an AM4 motherboard (I'm still rocking an X370 chipset) and have decent ram.....well, it's money well spent and a great value in my opinion. The fact that I've been able to upgrade twice now without having to completely rip everything out of the case to install a new MB can't be overlooked. A decent MB is going to run you at least $120 and that's if you get lucky. The amount of performance that I've been able to get through a simple BIOS flash and a new CPU from just two years ago is staggering. Now if I was building from scratch I don't know if I'd go with a Ryzen right now. The AM4 socket was supposed to be usable for 4 years I believe and we're getting kind of close to the end of that road. Alternatively Intel is kind of known for changing sockets with every major release and forcing owners to a more expensive upgrade path. So basically the next gen of everything may involve a MB upgrade anyway so I wouldn't use that as my deciding factor. I will say that AMD stuck to their promise about the AM4 being compatible though. It's still not completely mature as they are allegedly still tweaking the BIOS to get the clocks to boost to the advertised speeds more often (irritating, but in real life performance I haven't had an issue). Other than the tweaks it's been a rock solid platform ever since they sorted out the ram timing issues with gen 1 CPU's. Oh, it's also only rated as a 65W TDP chip so you heat hasn't been an issue for me. I was able to run it on a 140mm AIO without ever getting close to max temps. I did upgrade to a 280mm AIO recently because I found one on sale, but it was more about replacing it before the old one failed than needing it. Bottom line is that it's a great platform, it's a great CPU, but figure out what it is that you are trying to do and determine whether you need higher frequency clock speeds or more cores to get to the level of performance in your use case and then pick the appropriate CPU. There really isn't a "bad" CPU out there today, it just depends on what you are trying to do. For the number of cores and performance the 3700X fit my needs very well. I can't complain about the price at all.

Don’t be fooled by the Intel 5.0GHz boost speeds. This CPU, though slower boost clocks, can keep up with or even beat Intel in just about every productivity application you throw at it. For a price point of about $330, the performance you get out of this thing is comparable to the $500 Intel 9900K. Save that extra money and use it towards other things. I use mine for video editing, streaming and gaming. I didn’t need this extra horsepower for gaming, but for editing and streaming there is a huge difference in speeds from a typical 6 core gaming CPU. If you are a novice content creator, this is perfect. No need to spend $500-750 on a 3900X or 3950X. That is for the serious content professional. If you want the best hybrid for gaming, streaming and editing, this is it!

Really great product. Runs really well for my pc build.

Had a Ryzen 2700x in my Streaming PC / used it for Gaming also. This things blows out of the park when it comes to work load performance. Also this thing is very good in gaming and Single core performance did increase from Ryzen 2700x. As far as Overclocking i am able to get it to 4.4ghz paired with Corsair RGb 3200mhz Ram. I would not go on anything slower Ram wise Since Ryzen get's huge improvement on a faster Ram! Runs games amazing paired with Asus RTX 2080!!

If you plan on doing any gaming, this is probably a safe purchase for somewhat futureproofing. With 8 cores and 16 threads, and a boost clock of up to 4.4Ghz, I feel pretty safe that I won't need to upgrade anytime soon. I upgraded from an Intel i5 7600k (and Intel chip based motherboard), and the performance difference is huge with the extra cores and threads. (4 cores for 7600k) With the upcoming announcement of new ryzen cpus, you might want to wait to see the price/performance of the newer generation. However, if you cannot wait, this is still a solid choice. If you're on the fence about which computer parts to purchase, I would recommend watching some tech youtubers such as Linus tech tips, jayztwocents, and bitwit.

my original plan is to buy the ryzen 5 but when I see this one on sale plus the price match and add few bucks more, it's an excellent bargain for more speed. This cpu really good I can play now any games

Faster than my 2700X and 1700 by a lot. Single thread is much faster in all tasks. Multi-core is the fastest there is core for core with Ryzen 3000. Leave all other comparable cpus behind in multi core workloads. Gaming is fast as well but you won't see a difference in 4k or 2k as that is to be expected. If you have this paired with a 500$ gpu or higher you won't see a bottleneck. I recommend fast Samsung B-Die Night Legend CL 3200 mhz or higher memory for Ryzen. I have this paired with a X470 Gaming 7 and Aorus 1080 Ti mostly for 4k gaming.

Upgraded from a 2700x to this. Some may ask "why would you do that?? The 2700x is a great processor!" This is a true statement... however simply put - this 3700x is a substantial upgrade over even the 2700x! For starters... it uses FAR less power and yet generates substantially better performance! I re-used my x470 motherboard from the 2700x... and with this processor at stock - it will NOT draw over 90-watts through the socket. The 2700x stock was around 130-watts... but I had Precision Boost Overdrive enabled - so it drew closer to 170-watts! That's nearly half the power savings with the 3700x, yet with 20% or more performance in every category. Oh - and in terms of thermal performance - this processor is EXTREMELY intelligent as well. I run it under a Noctua NH-D15... and since that cooler is upgraded over what it comes with - it allows the processor to self-overclock and give me all-core averages of around 4.25GHz while intense gaming... and temps around 60-degrees celcius or so. Stress testing never gets over around 63-65 degrees. Worth EVERY penny... even for someone who may have last year's 2600x or 2700x. Upgrade to this - sell your last one on eBay. You may be out $150 or so, but if you're even still reading this review then you know $150 isn't much for this kind of upgrade. AMD has hit a home run - and I'm loving every minute of it!

Great CPU, used for about 2 years and upgraded to a 5900x which is way faster than this one. However compared to its Intel competitor AMD provides greater value. I would recommend getting a 5000 series if you are looking at these cpu reviews, even if its a lower core count as the performance difference from 3000 to 5000 would be worth losing a few cores. (Unless you are looking to get this for media/production then you know what you are looking for)

Earlier this year I replaced a 7 year old, intel focused, custom built computer with something more modern. I replaced it with an Asus ROG Strix B450-F AM4 motherboard. Outfitted her with 32GB or memory, 1TB SSD, and a Ryzen 5 2400G processor. At the time, the Ryzen 5 was cheap and suited my current needs. I also had a plan to replace this processor as soon as the third generation Ryzen processors hit the market. Glad I did. Installation was fairly simple. First, I updated the system BIOS with the latest from Asus. The update took about 20 minutes. Execution was flawless. I then reset all Bios settings to factory defaults. Saved, allowed the system to power cycle one more time. Then shut everything down. Second, I unplugged the PSU cable, attached my anti-static wrist band and clipped it to a metal bit on the computer case, and removed my Corsair Hydro H-55 cooler. I chose not to use the included Wraith Prism air cooler. The heat sink, fan, and LED lights do look cool. However, my system has a very clean look now and I felt that adding a giant heatsink and fan would disrupt my case's Feng Shui. The 2400G popped out of the AM4 socket and the 3700X popped in. I added a pea sized bead of thermal compound and re-installed the cooler. I powered up the system, the Bios throw a warming, I reset the system defaults, and within seconds I was in Windows. I was able to clock my memory to their factory specified clocks without any issue. Games are super fast. Must faster than on my 2400G. The 2400G is a bottleneck for any game that requires high single core performance. Older games mostly. The 3700X really ups its game here. Gaming has been fantastic. Mechwarrior Online, a CryEngine 3 game that is CPU bound, plays on par with an Intel 7 9700 CPU. More on that in a minute. I did find a few instances where the 3700X struggled in gaming. Again, both very old games. Supreme Commander 2 is a CPU, single core limited, RTS. I noticed that when the unit limits are reached and armies are in full scale engagements then the game will stutter a bit. Nothing that really slowed the game down. Just annoying. I also ran into some issues with Star Wars Empire at War. In all fairness, I was playing this game with a graphics, sound, and special effects mod that really ground the game to a halt when a mighty capital ship exploded. The special effects simply took over the system with hyper-real primary explosions, secondary explosions, debris falling away from the doomed ship, and the animation of the ship itself breaking apart, spinning out of control, and sinking away, like an ocean ship, into the background of the map. There were a lot of physics here for a game engine never designed for this type of work. Ryzen did handle it with a single thread pegged at 100%, got through it, and the game continued. Other than these two instances, gaming has been a dream with this new CPU. So, let's talk about the Intel i7-9700. My daughter has an Intel based computer with this processor. I chose to run some benchmarks too compare the two. 3D Mark Time Spy: AMD 2400G - 5,474 AMD 3700X - 6,609 Intel 9700 - 6,191 PCMark10: AMD 2400G - 3,693 AMD 3700X - 6,269 Intel 9700 - 5,829 SuperPosition: AMD 3700X - 8,600 Intel 9700 - 8,577 Overall, I am getting as good with the Ryzen 3700X as my daughter is getting with her Intel i7 97000. I am very happy I went with AMD for my future proof mainline computer system. Gaming is great and productivity is fantastic.

Fast, reliable, smooth. The price is affordable compared to the other brand

Budget Friendly cpu that packs a gaming punch. Get 5600x if it’s in budget

Picked this up for a new build as my old Dell Precision workstation was on its last leg and no longer cutting it for my work-at-home set up (thanks to the beer bug). If you have the slightest idea of what this processor is, then it shouldn't surprise you when I say this CPU is a monster! Not only do I have 30+ browser tabs running at any given time, but I utilize Photoshop & Premiere Pro for work and this Ryzen 3700x doesn't even flinch under full load! Just make sure you install this CPU's chipset drivers directly from AMD's site as well as Ryzen Master to enable AMD Ryzen High Performance Mode. And make sure your RAM settings are correctly set up in the BIOS for the best performance. If you're torn between this or the newer 5XXXX-series Ryzen ships, it ultimately doesn't matter. New CPU's are always being released and between supply shortages, new CPU bug fixes and marginal performance improvements, you just need to pull the trigger and stop obsessing as us consumers are constantly spoiled for choice. Bottom line, this generation of chips has taken AMD from being the entry-level, budget PC solution to a serious performance contender, making Intel nervous and having them scramble to start innovating again. Buy it!

Not only does this CPU absolutely blow Intel's current line-up out of the water, it also has the product quality to show for it. I never thought I'd hear myself say it but I'm a firm believer in AMD and what the Zen chips are accomplishing here after seeing it for myself. This CPU is currently tackling Star Citizen on one front and streaming on the other end, all while unzipping some files and keeping up with everything else that demands it. Not only is it running fairly well it's also keeping stable temperature wise. Under full load the temps average at around 65c-70c and that's just running the stock Wraith Prism cooler. Definitely eager to test out this chip with a water cooler slapped onto it and a slight OC to kick it into high-gear. All in all I really can't complain for what I've received. It's an affordable processor that'll do just about anything for you without much trouble and still have room for more. Don't worry about paying "premium" pricing for "top of the line" and "state of the art" CPUs when you can get all of that here for less, with more!

Team RED AMD fan since 1800X. You don't care about or need my life story.....but. Started with 1800X and RED build. ZEN and Intel was annoying me with Tick Tok, and no real innovation since 2004. Gave that 1800X to my daughter for her college RIG. I stepped up to 2700X. Bee's knees and beast. Some research later, I pulled the trigger today on the 3700X. 3700X - BLOWS away my 2700X in temps (lower TDP) and performance and "snappy," behavior. It's sick, really. I WAS going to go for 3900X, but it's a lot more money and cores than I need. And it's binned lower, I hear. Maybe I won the silicon lottery, but this thing is beast. 100% load she runs at 70C tops and fans barely spin up. I am under AIO water. 2700X probably going to my son. BUY THIS PROCESSOR and you WILL NOT be disappointed. Lastly, SUPPORT local shops. AMZN can GTFO. Same price and got it today, and they won't have stock for weeks. My two-cents. Pics attached.

I got this for my first fully built pc on my own and it's great. Paired with an rtx 2070 super graphics card, this runs everything I have so far at the absolute best detail 1080p and probably 1440p too at a slight decrease in quality. The amount of threads has made multitasking nothing. Probably the best deal without going crazy on something like a Ryzen 9 3900x or something. Plus keep in mind this uses the same motherboard architecture as it's 1000 and 2000 counnterparts so with a bios upgrade, the older boards for those should work fine. I don't do overclocking however as I like my parts to last longer this way, so do keep tha in mind. Final note is the cooler that it comes with is impressive. I heard it was solid, but seeing it in my hands made me question how they allowed this in the price! Comes with paste too, so one less expense. Great choice for mid level enthusiast builds!

Been running this card for 3 years now. Zero issues for a gaming PC, no hesitations or hiccups even while gaming and working at the same time on dual monitors or kids playing VR on the PC and I'm working while observing them play at the same time

Powerful and not too expensive. I can game with high frame rates. GTA V everything high win mods I get 90 fps. I edit video on it too. Works well.

I have had this cpu for over 2 years and its still running amazing for its age. With the stock cooler minor over clocks maintain temp and just the power is only a little bit slower than my 7000 series cpu if you are looking for a now budget cpu and bidget b550 boards this cpu is perfect