One of the reasons why the PC community loves AMD"s processors is that the company continues supporting old platforms. AM4, the longest-running platform, launched in 2016, still gets new processors, which, despite the lack of an upgrade path, remains a great option for budget-friendly builds, especially with a bunch of CPUs equipped with AMD"s signature 3D cache. Sadly, it appears that one of the best offerings just bit the dust.
According to a new report, AMD has stopped making the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. This eight-core processor is a downclocked variant of the more expensive Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with the boost clock at 4.1GHz and 96MB of level-three cache (L3). Unlike the latest-gen Ryzen 3D processors, the original X3D chips do not support overclocking due to cache stability. Therefore, you have to settle for the stock clocks with no way to push them higher using overclocking.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D earned a very good reputation among gamers thanks to a significantly lower price, better availability, and fantastic gaming performance that outmatched competitors. The more affordable Ryzen 5 5600X3D is a Micro Center exclusive in the United States, the new Ryzen 5 5500X3D is only for Latin America, and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is $100 extra. As such, the Ryzen 7 5700XD was a sweetspot for many users who want good performance without going broke on the Ryzen 7000 or Ryzen 9000 parts.
While AMD is known for supporting old products, it does not appear to be the case this time. The 5700X3D debuted less than two years ago, and AMD is already pulling the plug on the processor. It is already missing in the US" main retailers, such as Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is also a rare sight these days, which leaves few options to those who want an AM4-based computer with a Ryzen 3D chip. However, there are plenty of options on the used market, assuming you are willing to risk buying one off-hand.
Source: Tweakers.net