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Aug 5, 2026 2:54 PM

Select Micro Center Stores: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz AM5 6-Core Desktop CPU

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Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael 4.1 GHz AM5 6-Core Desktop Processor (100-100001721WO) on sale for $199.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Product Details:
  • Raphael AM5 6-Core Desktop Processor
  • 6MB L2, 96MB L3 Cache
  • 6 Cores, 12 Threads
  • AMD A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E Chipsets
  • 128GB DDR5-5200 Memory Supported
  • Heatsink Not Included
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty

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Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael 4.1 GHz AM5 6-Core Desktop Processor (100-100001721WO) on sale for $199.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Product Details:
  • Raphael AM5 6-Core Desktop Processor
  • 6MB L2, 96MB L3 Cache
  • 6 Cores, 12 Threads
  • AMD A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E Chipsets
  • 128GB DDR5-5200 Memory Supported
  • Heatsink Not Included
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty

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One of my systems has an overclocked 9600X and a 5070 Ti 16GB, another one with a 7800X3D and a 5070 Ti 16GB. They perform identically in games. The 9600X is actually faster in some games that prefer higher clocks. No problems playing any games maxed out at 1440p. DLSS Quality is fantastic. Oftentimes better than native resolution and TAA. I personally like the 9600X over the 7800X3D because you can overclock it, it runs cooler and easier to cool as well compared to first generation X3D CPUs. And no, - single channel is a terrible idea. Don't let nonsense of people on the internet who claim X3D cache does miracles on single channel single RAM systems. On CPU and bandwidth intensive games the extra cache won't do much to cover up the bandwidth deficiency, particularly if you're using 8GB GPUs. Frame time spikes and heavy stutters will be nasty. 0.1% and 1% lows will suffer a lot on single RAM single channel systems.
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The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a gaming-focused AM5 CPU that stands out for strong frame rates and especially good 1 percent and 0.1 percent lows. It is also seen as a sensible drop-in upgrade over a similarly priced Ryzen 5 9600X, while the extra cache can help in some niche single-stick memory setups. The main caveat is value against full-build bundles and higher-end X3D chips, since the performance gap is often described as small. It is a solid fit when gaming matters more than chasing the top-tier option.

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  • Yes. It is described as great for gaming, and its extra cache can help in some titles. In practice, it can deliver gaming results close to or even matching higher-end chips in some setups, especially at 1440p where the GPU is often the limit.

    Elon69AndroidBRVesp206

  • For a full build, the 9600X can be the better value, especially if it comes with a free cooler. As a drop-in gaming upgrade, the 7600X3D is still attractive because its X3D cache can improve gaming performance and .1% lows in some titles.

    Elon69Vesp206BraveCircle7113

  • It can run close to full speed in some niche cases with one stick because of the extra cache, but single-channel memory is still a bad idea for gaming. Bandwidth-heavy games can suffer worse 1% and 0.1% lows, frame-time spikes, and stutter compared with dual-channel RAM.

    Vesp206AndroidBRAndroidBR

  • The performance gap is described as single-digit percent in many games, so paying about 60% more is usually not justified. The 7800X3D can still be faster in some cases, but the 7600X3D is the better value if you want X3D gaming performance on a budget.

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Aug 10, 2026 9:46 PM
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AndroidBRAug 10, 2026 9:46 PM
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Quote from NoSleep007 View quoted comment :
Would any amd stealth cooler work with this cpu?
Are you talking about the AMD Wraith Prism Cooler? Maybe... Just get a cheap single or dual tower CPU cooler with at least 6 heat pipes, if you can afford it.
Aug 10, 2026 9:50 PM
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AndroidBRAug 10, 2026 9:50 PM
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Quote from NgreedslopiaGPU View quoted comment :
What are the odds of 7800X3D coming down to this price in future?? with ramagedon and all.
I'd wait for Zen 6 to come out early next year honestly. Even 9800X3D will drop in price drastically. Zen 6 will be significantly faster in IPC and clock speeds.
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Aug 13, 2026 10:00 PM
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Vesp206Aug 13, 2026 10:00 PM
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Quote from AndroidBR View quoted comment :
On Gears of War E-Day benchmark my 9600X is significantly faster than my 7800X3D both B850 both 5070 Ti 16GB..
for what it's worth i just ran your settings with a slightly undervolted 7700x3d/9070xt and the cpu related scores were slightly higher than the 9600x version and much higher than the 7800x3d version. Actual frame rate was roughly the same as the 9600x version (1 fps shy, but not apples to apples with fsr/diss differences)There's definitely something going on with your 7800 machine, since it should be like 5-8% faster than my results. 9600x definitely performs very well for it's price point but do wish the benchmark showed .1% lows because that's where the x3d sauce really is.
Aug 15, 2026 1:04 AM
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BraveCircle7113Aug 15, 2026 1:04 AM
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Quote from AndroidBR View quoted comment :
On Gears of War E-Day benchmark my 9600X is significantly faster than my 7800X3D both B850 both 5070 Ti 16GB..
Thanks for posting - I wonder if Unreal engine is more sensitive to the speed of individual cores than the extra X3D cache? I believe the IPC of the 9000 series is about 10% over the 7000 series at the same power levels.
I don't know much about E-Day (not a Gears fan) but Daniel Owen did a video on it that used a 9800X3D, and found certain scenarios that appeared CPU limited (though at/above 100fps) https://youtu.be/gn22kRLaiqw?si=i-s-pqicd_cQ-qnj

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