AMD is relaunching the AM4 socket with two 3D V-Cache Ryzen processors

Ten years after its launch, AMD's AM4 socket refuses to retire. At Computex 2026, the manufacturer confirmed the arrival of two gaming processors tailored for 3D V-Cache technology, including an anniversary edition designed for the millions of gamers still equipped with 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 ten-year 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 appeal of this relaunch is primarily practical. The AM4 socket uses DDR4 memory, a now-affordable standard, and still powers a significant portion of gamer configurations. For these users, adding a 3D V-Cache chip can be enough to extend the lifespan of their machine without changing the motherboard or RAM.

3D V-Cache also arrives on AM5

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

The logic is clear: to provide 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, performance-oriented builds designed to last.

What 3D V-Cache changes for gamers

The extra 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. It is an approach that differs from the race for higher clock speeds, 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 intended to last several years.
• Target use: gaming first, where the extra cache provides the most benefit.

What's the value 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 offers room for future upgrades.

At DSGate, we assemble gaming PCs in France by selecting the socket and memory based on real-world usage: AM4 and DDR4 for configurations with the best price-to-performance ratio, and AM5 and DDR5 or Intel platforms for more powerful builds. The goal remains the same: a balanced machine, without overpaying for unnecessary components.

Are you hesitating between several platforms for your next gaming PC? Browse our configurations sorted by budget at dsgate.fr: we help you choose the processor/memory combination best suited to your games.