One of the reasons the PC community loves AMD processors is the company's continued support of older platforms. The AM4 platform is the longest running platform, launched in 2016, and is still used by new processors today. Despite the lack of upgrade paths, the AM4 is still a solid choice for those on a budget, especially with a range of CPUs featuring AMD's signature 3D cache. Sadly, one of the best products seems to have reached the end of its life.
According to latest reports, AMD has discontinued the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. This octa-core processor is a downclocked version of the pricier Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with a turbo clock of up to 4.1GHz and 96MB of Level 3 cache (L3). Unlike the latest generation of Ryzen 3D processors, the original X3D chips did not support overclocking due to cache stability issues. Therefore, users can only accept the original frequency and cannot increase the frequency through overclocking.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has earned a strong reputation among gamers for its significantly lower price, greater accessibility, and superior gaming performance that outperforms the competition. The more affordable Ryzen 5 5600X3D is available exclusively from Micro Center in the US, the new Ryzen 5 5500X3D is only available in Latin America, and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D costs an extra $100. Therefore, the Ryzen 7 5700XD is an ideal choice for many users who want good performance without spending too much on a Ryzen 7000 or Ryzen 9000 processor.
While AMD is known for supporting older products, that doesn't seem to be the case this time. Less than two years after the launch of the 5700X3D, AMD has stopped producing this processor. It's already out of stock at major US retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is also rare these days, leaving those who want an AM4 computer with a Ryzen 3D chip with few options. There are plenty of options on the used market, though, if you're willing to take the risk and buy one off-the-shelf.