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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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Aug 5, 2026 3:25 PM
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Great for gaming. Some say you can get away with single DIMM in some situations due to the extra large cache.

I just got a 9600x with a free cooler for $175 or I may have gotten this since gaming build seems more fun and interesting in general.
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Aug 6, 2026 1:13 AM
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Vesp206Aug 6, 2026 1:13 AM
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doesn't beat combos for a full build, but i'd take it as a drop in over the similar priced 9600x for an upgrade.

the poster above getting downvoted is right about it allowing a single stick ram option to run close to full speed, but that's probably a pretty niche situation if not buying one of the 16gb combos that would invalidate this deal.
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Great for gaming. Some say you can get away with single DIMM in some situations due to the extra large cache.

I just got a 9600x with a free cooler for $175 or I may have gotten this since gaming build seems more fun and interesting in general.
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.
Last edited by AndroidBR August 6, 2026 at 08:35 AM.
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Aug 7, 2026 1:17 AM
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ToughmnAug 7, 2026 1:17 AM
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Not bad.
Aug 7, 2026 1:28 AM
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JB7876Aug 7, 2026 1:28 AM
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Great price. Too bad I'll have to sell my left nut for the memory to go with it.
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paulk11087Aug 7, 2026 2:08 AM
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Quote from JB7876 View quoted comment :
Great price. Too bad I'll have to sell my left nut for the memory to go with it.
I had to sell both of my nuts!
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Aug 7, 2026 2:33 AM
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PlaybaLLAug 7, 2026 2:33 AM
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i bought this for my sons pc, but wonder if its worth to pay the extra 120 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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Quote from FozzyFozborne View quoted comment :
"Runs cooler"Okay, so it's wasting its overhead. That's it a good thing. "Easier to cool"By what metric? To design spec or some arbitrary "ToO hOt" temperature? *Significant blather about random speculation without providing any numbers.**Complete misunderstanding of the advantages of the dual 32-bit memory interface on DDR5 vs single 64-bit on DDR4.*Also, why would you pair two $1000 GPUs with two cheap CPUs, one of which is only available regionally in limited numbers? No benchmark, chart, or review agrees with you. Tbh, it sounds made up.
Instead of overdosing on AI, just do your own research. I don't have to give you any metrics or benchmarks. It's already all over YT. Do your due diligence. There could be as much as 300% performance drop in 1% and 0.1% on a given game comparing single vs dual channel, especially once the GPU runs out of frame buffer. 5070 Ti is not a $1,000 GPU. I paid $680 for mine. Regardless, these "cHeAP" CPUs are more than enough for a 5070 Ti. You don't really know much about PC tech, do you. Every tech enthusiast knows that the first gen X3D chips were more difficult to cool because the 3D cache layer is on top of the die and acts as an insulator - which is the reason why AMD blocked these CPUs (5xxxX3D and 7xxxX3D) from being able to be overclocked. Ryzen 9xxxX3D series do not have that problem because they placed the 3D V-cache at the bottom of the CPU die. There's no "MeTriC" needed, it's simple physics. "Wasting overhead..." SMH.
Last edited by AndroidBR August 8, 2026 at 07:33 AM.
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NgreedslopiaGPUAug 7, 2026 2:10 PM
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What are the odds of 7800X3D coming down to this price in future?? with ramagedon and all.
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NgreedslopiaGPUAug 7, 2026 2:13 PM
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Quote from paulk11087 View quoted comment :
I had to sell both of my nuts!
The value of my nuts were too low to even consider.
Aug 8, 2026 4:25 PM
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VulcanRiftAug 8, 2026 4:25 PM
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Would any amd stealth cooler work with this cpu?
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Aug 9, 2026 2:49 AM
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Scrooby
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Aug 9, 2026 2:49 AM
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I should have driven there today instead of the way I went
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BraveCircle7113Aug 9, 2026 9:41 PM
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Quote from PlaybaLL View quoted comment :
i bought this for my sons pc, but wonder if its worth to pay the extra 120 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Short answer: No. It's a single digit difference, not worth 60% more. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...x3d-review

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Aug 10, 2026 1:26 PM
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AndroidBRAug 10, 2026 1:26 PM
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Quote from BraveCircle7113 View quoted comment :
Short answer: No. It's a single digit difference, not worth 60% more. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...x3d-review
On Gears of War E-Day benchmark my 9600X is significantly faster than my 7800X3D both B850 both 5070 Ti 16GB..
Last edited by AndroidBR August 10, 2026 at 09:29 AM.
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