expiredSDBuddy posted Feb 01, 2022 07:25 AM
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expiredSDBuddy posted Feb 01, 2022 07:25 AM
Microcenter Stores: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core AM4 Processor
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Edit: I went through this decision some months back. Should I get a 5600X or 5800X or a 5900X? I had a 3600 but given my work (scientific computing), 6 cores were not enough. Prices were still high then and I went with the 5900X because for an extra $100 over the 5800X I got 12 cores (24 logical processors) versus the 8 (16). Going from a 6 core processor to a 12 core one was a huge jump for me. 6 to 8 really wouldn't have made much of a difference. I can use the cores and already had a lot of RAM and fast SSDs.
Most people recommend the 5900X or the 5600X over the 5800X. The 5900X isn't that much more (normally) that people should probably just skip the 5800X if they really need more cores. Otherwise the 5600X will be plenty.
Now, at the $300 price range it's a more difficult choice between the 5800X and a 5900X. The 5900X is still usually more than $500. With this current price, I'd rather get the 5800X than the 5900X and save $200+. That's a motherboard or RAM or a nice SSD or Apple stock.
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From what I have read the 5800x3D is more a pipe cleaner/King of the hill cpu. Not a long life/mass produced chip.
Its more to prove it can be done before using on a future gen chips. Thats why there is only 1 Sku for the 3D series and not more.
The 6000/7000 chips should be coming out shortly after the 3D. Curious to see what the 3D adds to Zen3 vs 7000/6000 gen.
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Yes, if you can make use of the extra 2(4) cores. If not, no. Most people will not need those extra cores so I recommend saving the $60 and dump that into more RAM or a faster SSD.
Edit: I went through this decision some months back. Should I get a 5600X or 5800X or a 5900X? I had a 3600 but given my work (scientific computing), 6 cores were not enough. Prices were still high then and I went with the 5900X because for an extra $100 over the 5800X I got 12 cores (24 logical processors) versus the 8 (16). Going from a 6 core processor to a 12 core one was a huge jump for me. 6 to 8 really wouldn't have made much of a difference. I can use the cores and already had a lot of RAM and fast SSDs.
Most people recommend the 5900X or the 5600X over the 5800X. The 5900X isn't that much more (normally) that people should probably just skip the 5800X if they really need more cores. Otherwise the 5600X will be plenty.
Now, at the $300 price range it's a more difficult choice between the 5800X and a 5900X. The 5900X is still usually more than $500. With this current price, I'd rather get the 5800X than the 5900X and save $200+. That's a motherboard or RAM or a nice SSD or Apple stock.
Most my use is cad, revit, chief architect and gaming
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What kind of build are you planning to do? Huge tower,small form factor,micro atx?
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