Ryzen 7 3800XT

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,997 Rank: 252
Rank Name Score Visual
248 Ryzen 9 6900HS 6,002
+0.1%
249 Xeon W-2195 6,001
+0.1%
250 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,000
+0.1%
251 Core i7-8700K 5,999
+0%
252 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,997
253 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,993
-0.1%
254 Core i7-8670 5,992
-0.1%
255 Core i9-9900T 5,991
-0.1%
256 Xeon Gold 6148 5,986
-0.2%
257 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,985
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,743 Rank: 303
Rank Name Score Visual
299 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,751
+0.1%
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,749
+0.1%
301 Xeon W-2150B 5,748
+0.1%
302 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,748
+0.1%
303 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,743
304 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,741
+-0%
305 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,736
-0.1%
306 Core i9-9900KF 5,732
-0.2%
307 Core i7-8086K 5,731
-0.2%
308 Xeon W-3225 5,727
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,166 Rank: 211
Rank Name Score Visual
207 Ryzen 5 5600 6,186
+0.3%
208 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 6,173
+0.1%
209 Core i9-9940X 6,170
+0.1%
210 Core 5 120U 6,170
+0.1%
211 Ryzen 7 3800XT 6,166
212 Core i7-7700K 6,165
+-0%
213 Core i5-9600KF 6,161
-0.1%
214 Core i9-10920X 6,160
-0.1%
215 Core 7 150U 6,160
-0.1%
216 Xeon E-2144G 6,155
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,195 Rank: 279
Rank Name Score Visual
275 Xeon D-2183IT 5,201
+0.1%
276 Core i9-11900F 5,200
+0.1%
277 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,199
+0.1%
278 Xeon Silver 4310 5,197
+0%
279 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,195
280 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,195
+0%
281 Core i9-9900X 5,194
+-0%
282 Xeon W-1290 5,189
-0.1%
283 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,187
-0.2%
284 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,187
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,425 Rank: 221
Rank Name Score Visual
217 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,434
+0.2%
218 Core i9-13900H 5,430
+0.1%
219 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,429
+0.1%
220 Ryzen 7 5700 5,429
+0.1%
221 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,425
222 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,422
-0.1%
223 Ryzen 7 5800 5,422
-0.1%
224 Core i9-7920X 5,421
-0.1%
225 Core i9-11900K 5,413
-0.2%
226 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,409
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3800XT based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,235 Rank: 263
Rank Name Score Visual
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,243
+0.2%
260 Ryzen 7 5800 5,242
+0.1%
261 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,240
+0.1%
262 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,236
+0%
263 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,235
264 Core i9-11900KF 5,235
+0%
265 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,234
+-0%
266 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,231
-0.1%
267 Xeon Gold 6234 5,230
-0.1%
268 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,230
-0.1%

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Ryzen 7 3800XT Details

Ranking #252 of 2060 in overall performance, the Ryzen 7 3800XT stands as a high-end desktop processor from AMD's Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture, launched in July 2020. While now over four years old, it remains a capable option for users seeking strong multi-threaded performance without the need for a discrete GPU. Built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, the chip features 8 cores and 16 threads, leveraging Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) to deliver robust productivity and content creation capabilities. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz and can boost up to 4.7 GHz, supported by a 32 MB L3 cache and a 45 W TDP, though its power draw can reach up to 142 W under load, requiring adequate cooling solutions.

The Ryzen 7 3800XT supports DDR4-2933 memory across a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It communicates via PCIe 4.0, with up to 16 lanes available, ensuring compatibility with modern storage and expansion options. Despite its age, the processor includes a full suite of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and AES-NI, which enhance performance in compute-heavy applications. It also supports virtualization technologies like AMD-V and EPT, making it suitable for virtual machine workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 7 3800XT achieves an overall score of 5997, placing it ahead of many mainstream desktop CPUs but behind current-generation offerings. Its single-core performance scores 6166, ranking #211 in single-threaded performance, which reflects its high clock speeds and efficient Zen 2 design. However, its multicore performance of 5743 places it at #303, indicating that while it remains competitive in single-threaded tasks, its multi-core capabilities are now surpassed by newer processors. It outperforms CPUs like the Core i9-9900KF and Core i7-8086K in single-core tests but falls behind more modern chips like the Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-8700K in overall system performance.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which makes it ideal for users building systems with dedicated graphics cards. While its TDP is relatively low at 45 W, sustained workloads can push power consumption higher, necessitating a robust cooling solution. As of March 2026, the Ryzen 7 3800XT remains a solid choice for users prioritizing single-core performance and overclocking flexibility, particularly in productivity and creative applications, though it is no longer the top-tier option in the desktop market.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 7 3800XT
Model Number: i9-10980HK
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (unlocked)
Core Name: Matisse 2
Socket: FCBGA1440
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 45.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2 Flex Memory
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