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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor

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  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.7 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 4MB L2 & 32MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Zen 3 Architecture

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Update: This popular offer is still available.

Amazon has AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor (100-100000063WOF) for $245.71 -> now $245.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Throop for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.7 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 4MB L2 & 32MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Zen 3 Architecture

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $34.28 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279.99 at the time of this post.
  • Reviews:
    • Rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 10,000 Amazon customer reviews.
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TikiTaka
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I think your PSU cannot afford the upgrade, grab a used very good condituon corsair 750W PSU from Amazon warehouse at $58

5800x + B550 from Amazon at around $350

64GB RAM looks not necessary. Probably you can consider upgrade to DDR4 CL16 3600MHz 16GB or 32GB @around $150, or save some money no upgrade.

NVME SSD? maybe another $100

GPU, hard to tell, wait till GTC to make a decision. But you still have at least $500 left, even enough for a 4070
mrmochi
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I run 32GB now and it's not nearly enough. I run some heavy duty VMs take need tons of RAM.

Thx for all the feedback!
Saboth
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Just one thing to keep in mind, the 5800X is a HOT chip. Hottest one I've ever seen. I had a 120 AIO on a mid tower case, and my temps during gaming were bouncing off of 90-92 degrees during gaming which is thermal throttling (so it would go higher). Once I got a 360 AIO and a bigger case with 2x more fans, the temps came down to the mid to high 70s during gaming, which is still pretty warm.

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seanleeforever
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was thinking about updating my 2700 processor bought a few year ago with this,
and i came across this article
https://www.techspot.com/review/2...zen-2700x/

long story short, IF you have 3090 AND play 1080P for the highest frame possible with CPU intensive games, then it is 23% slower than 5800x.
but if you play 1440p or 4k, or don't have 3090 or equivalent GPU, the difference between 2700 and 5800 is single digit.
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chrisexv6
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Quote from Saboth :
Just one thing to keep in mind, the 5800X is a HOT chip. Hottest one I've ever seen. I had a 120 AIO on a mid tower case, and my temps during gaming were bouncing off of 90-92 degrees during gaming which is thermal throttling (so it would go higher). Once I got a 360 AIO and a bigger case with 2x more fans, the temps came down to the mid to high 70s during gaming, which is still pretty warm.
This.

IIRC TDP on this is 105w and TDP on the 5600x is 65 or 75w.

Just (like, yesterday) built my sons new gaming PC with a 5600x and its a beast.

In this case I feel like faster CPU (5800x) doesnt necessarily equal better, all things considered.
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ChillO8033
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Quote from Saboth :
Just one thing to keep in mind, the 5800X is a HOT chip. Hottest one I've ever seen. I had a 120 AIO on a mid tower case, and my temps during gaming were bouncing off of 90-92 degrees during gaming which is thermal throttling (so it would go higher). Once I got a 360 AIO and a bigger case with 2x more fans, the temps came down to the mid to high 70s during gaming, which is still pretty warm.
120 aio have been proven to be the worst solution after stock coolers.


MC still have $25-$50 new customer on this?
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JasonStern
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Bummer. Just picked up an Intel i9-11900K on the recent price drop ($270). Would have went this route had I seen it. But what can you do? Spend months collecting but not using parts to make a build only to miss the vendor return/replace date and eat up months of factory warranty if anything is defective just to save a few bucks?
But for tech savvy casuals, this a great CPU/$ value. It should provide 4-5 years of more than adequate computing performance - possibly longer depending on the success rate and yield of smaller nm fabs. Hardcore gamers/programmers/etc. should probably wait for the next gen, though.
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Takap
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Just FYI, Microcenter has it now for $239.99.
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vapor916
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I'd wait for a 5700x that goes as low as $199.
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Quote from Takap :
Just FYI, Microcenter has it now for $239.99.
Thanks! I was able to get Best Buy to price match.
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seanleeforever
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i think most people a blinded by that MSRP, and just to be clear, the 5800x does warrant for its MSRP at the launch, compare to what Intel had to offer at that time

however, time has changed. intel's 12 gen CPU is actually much more capable at MSRP than AMD (how time has changed). the i5-12600K that is found for about 280 dollar beats 5800x in pretty all benchmarks. as long as 12600k can be had for 280, i don't see why, other than hardcore AMD fan, would pay 5800 over 12600k.

to borrow tomshardware (or any of you favorite website)

"The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X battle ends in a five to three win in Intel's favor, with much of that advantage coming from the 12600K's outstanding performance for its price point.

...
Additionally, even though the ~$390 Ryzen 7 5800X is ~$100 more than the 12600K, the Alder Lake chip was 3% faster in gaming, 15% faster in single-threaded work, and 7% faster in multi-threaded productivity applications. Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X beats the Core i5-12600K in a few threaded tasks, but by comparatively slim deltas given its higher pricing."

https://www.tomshardware.com/news...u-face-off

bottom line.. 5800x is not going to move as a 450USD part, it is at most a 280 par, and the price of it on amazon is largely between 280 and 300 since launch of intel 12 gen CPU, and i just don't see it ever going to back to 450, or even higher than 280. it is still a deal, but it is not as large as people think.
Last edited by seanleeforever September 6, 2022 at 05:30 PM.
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CalmScent7531
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With a noctua chromax fan and an RX 3060, I have had great results.
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Brewedcoffee
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Do you guys see this price going lower anytime in the near future?
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BettaDeals
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Quote from Brewedcoffee :
Do you guys see this price going lower anytime in the near future?
Yes, the price will most likely drop as the new gen launches at the end of this month. The various models will probably continue to drop until old stock gets lower, then the prices will slowly creep up again to where they are today. This is usually what happens with each new gen. Just yesterday, there was a flash sale on amd 5600's (non x) for 99.99 usd.
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Quote from BettaDeals :
Yes, the price will most likely drop as the new gen launches at the end of this month. The various models will probably continue to drop until old stock gets lower, then the prices will slowly creep up again to where they are today. This is usually what happens with each new gen. Just yesterday, there was a flash sale on amd 5600's (non x) for 99.99 usd.
Which store was it that had the flash sale?
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Quote from LovelyStranger1792 :
Which store was it that had the flash sale?
Newegg. They actually had a second flash sale on 9/8 for the same price. Sold out quickly, though.
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Quote from BettaDeals :
Newegg. They actually had a second flash sale on 9/8 for the same price. Sold out quickly, though.
I see, thank you

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Silver71
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Will a 5800X drop into my MSI Tomahawk B450 and play nicely?

Thinking of upgrading from 2700X

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