A reliable hardware leaker claims AMD is preparing a budget Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an 8-core Zen 4 gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, 120W power, and a rumored $300 price. If accurate, the chip could deliver near-Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming performance at slightly lower clock speeds, offering cost-conscious PC gamers a more affordable route into AMD's X3D lineup.