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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Desktop Processor

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  • About the Deal
    • The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the ultimate gaming processor on any DDR4 platform.
    • Heatsink is not included w/ this desktop processor
    • Thermal solution sold separately 
    • Limit 1 per household
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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    • Product is eligible for return within 15 days of purchase

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Micro Center has AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Desktop Processor (100-100000651PO) on sale for $299.99. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.

Thanks to community member khronos for finding this deal

Note, product/availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the ultimate gaming processor on any DDR4 platform.
    • Heatsink is not included w/ this desktop processor
    • Thermal solution sold separately 
    • Limit 1 per household
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 15 days of purchase

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I read that they did have to do some engineering:

AMD finally reintroduced the Ryzen 7 5800X3D at Computex 2026, more than four years after it originally launched in a bid to combat rising DDR5 prices. Despite the re-release looking like a simple product spin-up, AMD's David McAfee, VP and general manager of Radeon and Ryzen, says that "a whole body of engineering work" went into the re-release, as the original bonding process TSMC used for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was no longer available.

"It's not as simple as just bringing back the 5800X3D," McAfee said. "The original stacking process that was used at TSMC changed when we went from first-gen to second-gen cache, so we had to re-engineer that product, and there actually was a fair amount of development that went into bringing back the 5800X3D."

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D used TSMC's SoIC or System-on-Integrated-Chips hybrid bonding technology. It uses a combination of "hot" and "cold" bonding to marry two pieces of silicon together, which then share power with through-silicon vias (TSV). Fundamentally, this connection hasn't changed over the course of 3D V-Cache's existence, but it has evolved. With the move to Ryzen 7000, AMD had to make some changes to the 3D V-Cache design, which it then carried forward with Ryzen 9000.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...ut-into-it


also they are a business. Their goal isn't to break even so it doesn't matter if it "already paid for itself"
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bob151
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AMD is really sticking it up gamers.

This chip has already paid for itself; its engineering and development.

With the AI gpu and memory crunch they could have really gained a lot of goodwill in the PC gamers community if they had listed it at $199. People would be ecstatic to update at $150 their AM4 with 32GB ram to avoid the new PC AI premium gouge.

No R&D or marketing necessary for the 5800x3d, but AMD chose to go for the jugular. Fart the goodwill.
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Slickdealoholic
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Calling it a "pricing war" is a massive stretch considering one side's primary weapon is locked behind an "in-store only" sign that requires a road trip for the vast majority of the country.
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Community Reviews

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains a strong drop in upgrade for existing AM4 and DDR4 systems, especially for gaming. The 3D V Cache is praised for boosting frame rates, improving 1 percent lows, and keeping performance steady even with slower RAM, while older Zen builds and 32GB to 64GB DDR4 rigs get the most value. The main knock is platform age, since similar money can go toward AM5 bundles or a 7500X3D setup with DDR5 and a motherboard. It is a practical fit when you want to extend AM4 life without rebuilding everything.

Common Questions (5)

  • It is a strong drop-in upgrade for existing AM4 users who want to keep DDR4 and avoid paying for DDR5, especially if they are already on 32GB-64GB RAM or hitting CPU limits in games. It is less compelling if you are starting from scratch, since nearby AM5 bundles can cost only about $50 more and include a motherboard plus DDR5.

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  • The 7500X3D bundle is about $50 more and includes an AM5 motherboard plus 16GB DDR5, while the 5800X3D keeps you on AM4. The 7500X3D is generally the better gaming buy and avoids locking you into an older platform, while the 5800X3D can still make sense as a drop-in AM4 upgrade.

    jiggydancerosmantrexswy81barrera_j

  • Yes, the X3D cache can deliver large gaming gains, including roughly 18% average uplift in one cited review and up to about 30% in some older titles. The biggest benefit is usually better 1% lows and steadier frame rates rather than just higher average FPS.

    bob151Jordan821KeithY9797

  • If you already have a 5600-class CPU, the upgrade is often not worth it unless you are specifically CPU-limited in games or want better 1% lows. For non-gaming use, the jump is much harder to justify.

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  • Yes, the X3D cache reduces dependence on fast RAM, so slower DDR4 can have little noticeable impact in many games. That is one reason the chip remains attractive for AM4 systems.

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Jul 15, 2026 3:21 PM
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DontTaxBeerJul 15, 2026 3:21 PM
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Quote from TylerJ_COE View quoted comment :
Don't reward this gouging. Can't believe I passed up the 5700x3d for 143 last year.
dude, nobody in their right mind is building. these "deals" are laughable.
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Jul 15, 2026 3:22 PM
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AMDYESSSSSJul 15, 2026 3:22 PM
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Quote from skpal View quoted comment :
Definitely not garbage, I think you might be confused.
Agreed, not a garbage CPU, only garbage price
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Jul 15, 2026 3:53 PM
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yimnvsJul 15, 2026 3:53 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

To those complaining about how AMD is greedy...Yall read too much fairy tales. These companies are in it for the money, that is the nature of every business. They are not charity organizations that would give you discounted or free items. LOL.
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Jul 15, 2026 4:19 PM
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Jordan821Jul 15, 2026 4:19 PM
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I upgraded from the 5600x when this re-released and well worth it for gaming. For non-gaming uses I wouldn't upgrade. I debated upgrading to AM5 but the current costs of parts doesn't seem the worth and time. AMD announced AM5 will be supported through 2029 so plenty of time to see if prices drop if you don't need the latest and greatest.

The 5800x3d has greatly increased the 1% lows as well. Running 32gb ram and 7800 XT. My fps easily holds steady at 1440p gaming.

I plan on finding used am4 parts and build another PC with my 5600x for light duty gaming as I have an old gtx 1080.
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HonzaBJul 15, 2026 5:17 PM
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Quote from PurpleCreature8954 View quoted comment :
Can't decide between getting this to eek out a few more years out of my 32 gb, 7900xt, 5600x system or sell the mb/ram/mobo to go to am5.. decisions decisions..
If you have microcenter nearby, you can just wait for a good deal on AM5 bundle. Your stuff will still sell well on marketplace. I am also due for refresh, but since mc is opening later this year in the area, I am going to wait.

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Jul 15, 2026 5:18 PM
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zertmasterJul 15, 2026 5:18 PM
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The anniversary edition is slightly faster than the original 5800x3d. Because it boosts more often. Do to the improved thermals from changing the cache. It's faster than a 7600x3d and about 5% slower than the new 7700x3d.
Last edited by zertmaster July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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KeithY9797Jul 15, 2026 5:24 PM
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Quote from lukersmaster View quoted comment :
Trying to delete my comment but there is no button for it.
the major selling point for x3d is more on the lower 1% fps than on avg fps.
Jul 15, 2026 6:18 PM
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HanL1318Jul 15, 2026 6:18 PM
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Quote from ErnestoSimon View quoted comment :
It should have been $250 from launch.
They were $450 original launch, and at the time of this launch, they were going for $500 used. Also, these aren't just a factory restart. They're redesigned for better thermals like the AM5 x3d chips.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:23 PM
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HanL1318Jul 15, 2026 6:23 PM
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Quote from barrera_j View quoted comment :
except MICROCENTER also has a Ryzen 5 7500X3D + ASRock B850M-C + 16GB DDR5 for $350
https://slickdeals.net/f/19709100-micro-center-bundle-amd-ryzen-5-7500x3d-cpu-asrock-b850m-c-am5-mb-g-skill-flare-x5-series-16gb-ddr5-6000-ram-349-99-free-store-pickup?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arecent%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse

nobody NEEDS an overpriced 5800X3D AM4 parts already exist galore.... it's called the used market

you guys have to stop making excuses for overpriced products
used 5800x3d were going for $500 when this relaunched.
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Jul 15, 2026 9:08 PM
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KrackenHQJul 15, 2026 9:08 PM
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Quote from yimnvs View quoted comment :
To those complaining about how AMD is greedy...Yall read too much fairy tales. These companies are in it for the money, that is the nature of every business. They are not charity organizations that would give you discounted or free items. LOL.
Thank you.

To anyone who bought x at time y.

Irrelevant. It doesn't matter anymore. The rules are different and computer parts are more expensive with no end in sight.
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Quote from HanL1318 View quoted comment :
They were $450 original launch, and at the time of this launch, they were going for $500 used. Also, these aren't just a factory restart. They're redesigned for better thermals like the AM5 x3d chips.
Just plain wrong comment. Misinformation. They're not redesigned like the ZEN5 X3D package. They were rebuilt slightly different because the fabs are no longer tooled for this specific chip. It's very old tech. HUB just did as re-review of this CPU this morning. Please don't mislead people on the internet. This is a HORRIBLE deal even at S$300. If all you do is gaming and you don't want PCIe5, and AM5 platform longevity, by all means waste $300 on this. On many games even a puny 6-core 9600X (non X3D) beats this CPU by a lot (invest a bit more on a whole new system with a 9600X and upgrade to a ZEN 6 at the end of the year. That's a smart move. On CPU intensive and heavy memory bandwidth games the 5800X3D will beat the 9600X, but not by a lot in most cases. It will also lose to a 6-core 9600X on multi-tasking because of its low clocks and DDR4. At $200 the 5800X3D would be an amazing deal. Let's see what happens in a few month's time.
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Damn, I bought too early. Newegg already delivered...

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