AMD brings back AM4 socket: two new Ryzen 3D V-Cache in 2026

Ten years after its launch, AMD's AM4 socket refuses to retire. At Computex 2026, the manufacturer confirmed the arrival of two gaming processors designed for 3D V-Cache technology, including an anniversary edition for the millions of gamers still using an AM4 motherboard. This is significant news for anyone looking to upgrade their PC without replacing everything.

An anniversary edition to celebrate ten years of AM4

The first model announced is a special re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, launched to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the AM4 socket. This processor remains a benchmark for gaming on the AM4 platform thanks to its stacked 3D cache memory, which reduces data access times in many games.

The main interest of this re-release is practical. The AM4 socket uses DDR4 memory, a now affordable standard, and still equips a significant portion of gaming setups. For these users, adding a 3D V-Cache chip can be enough to extend the machine's lifespan without changing the motherboard or RAM.

3D V-Cache also coming to AM5

AMD took advantage of the show to present a second processor, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, this time on the AM5 socket. This model opens up access to 3D V-Cache technology on AMD's recent generation, which relies on DDR5 memory.

The logic is clear: offer an entry point to stacked 3D cache on both platforms. On one side, AM4 and DDR4 for existing configurations, on the other, AM5 and DDR5 for new builds focused on long-term performance.

What 3D V-Cache changes for gamers

The additional cache memory stacked on the processor allows more data to be kept closer to the computing cores. In games sensitive to memory latency, this translates into more consistent frame rates. This is a different approach from the frequency race, and it proves particularly useful in gaming.

• On AM4 (DDR4): ideal for upgrading an existing configuration with minimal effort.
• On AM5 (DDR5): relevant for a new build designed to last several years.
• Target use: primarily gaming, where the extra cache provides the most benefit.

What's the benefit for your next build?

This dual announcement confirms a fundamental trend: platform longevity is becoming a key purchasing criterion. Choosing a socket that is still supported by new processors means giving yourself room for future upgrades.

At DSGate, we assemble gaming PCs in France, selecting the socket and memory based on actual usage: AM4 and DDR4 for configurations with good price/performance, AM5 and DDR5 or Intel platforms for more powerful builds. The goal remains the same: a coherent machine, without overpaying for unnecessary components.

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