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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Desktop Processor

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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.

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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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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 17, 2026 3:02 PM
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xaruaJul 17, 2026 3:02 PM
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Current build is 3600 with 32GB DDR4. Is it worth upgrading to this or just save for entire AM5 build? Think this 5800X3D is future proof for upcoming years to come? FYI, I have an ITX build sandwich style.
Last edited by xarua July 17, 2026 at 08:53 AM.
Jul 17, 2026 6:38 PM
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CellNecrosisJul 17, 2026 6:38 PM
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Quote from ErnestoSimon View quoted comment :
It should have been $250 from launch.
That would cannibalize some of their newer lower end AM5 CPUs.
Jul 17, 2026 11:15 PM
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yimnvsJul 17, 2026 11:15 PM
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Quote from xarua View quoted comment :
Current build is 3600 with 32GB DDR4. Is it worth upgrading to this or just save for entire AM5 build? Think this 5800X3D is future proof for upcoming years to come? FYI, I have an ITX build sandwich style.
This CPU was released again for your scenario.
Jul 18, 2026 2:00 AM
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osmantrexJul 18, 2026 2:00 AM
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If you're near an MC anyway $50 more gets you the 7500x3d bundle with DDR5 and mobo, which beats or at least trades blows with the 5800x3d in the vast majority of games except the minitory that really thrive with extra cores. Sell whatever AM4 cpu/mobo/and ram to pick up a second matching DIMM and you've gotten a complete 32GB platform upgrade instead of staying on AM4.

If you're not wanting to try to flip anything the $300 5800x3d is a decent drop in option for anyone who is hitting CPU limits in games and is upgrading from an older Zen chip. Anyone who is saying its a ripoff hasn't been looking at the used market for Zen 3 x3d CPUs recently...
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Jul 18, 2026 2:31 AM
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Ant1b1ot1kJul 18, 2026 2:31 AM
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Should've reduced by $50 more
Jul 18, 2026 2:49 AM
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Huynh.tonyJul 18, 2026 2:49 AM
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That is a pretty good deal but the Newegg one is pretty good as well
Jul 18, 2026 5:20 PM
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jeffroarboJul 18, 2026 5:20 PM
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Tempting but naa

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Jul 18, 2026 5:43 PM
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swy81Jul 18, 2026 5:43 PM
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Quote from osmantrex View quoted comment :
If you're near an MC anyway $50 more gets you the 7500x3d bundle with DDR5 and mobo, which beats or at least trades blows with the 5800x3d in the vast majority of games except the minitory that really thrive with extra cores. Sell whatever AM4 cpu/mobo/and ram to pick up a second matching DIMM and you've gotten a complete 32GB platform upgrade instead of staying on AM4. If you're not wanting to try to flip anything the $300 5800x3d is a decent drop in option for anyone who is hitting CPU limits in games and is upgrading from an older Zen chip. Anyone who is saying its a ripoff hasn't been looking at the used market for Zen 3 x3d CPUs recently...
Yeah someone else posted about the MC $350 bundle and everyone was shitting on him/her. Have no clue why

The 7500X3D is better at games than the 5800X3D while the 5800X3D is better at productivity.

The MC deal comes with a Mobo plus 16gb ddr5 memory stick for only $50 more. Plus you're not stuck on old AM4.
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Jul 18, 2026 6:54 PM
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Nese005Jul 18, 2026 6:54 PM
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Quote from wilmer007 View quoted comment :
I'll stick with my 5600X for a while
Same here . I do not want the upgrade but I haven't deviated from what I play so just a want really than a need .
Jul 19, 2026 12:37 AM
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NeatCable281Jul 19, 2026 12:37 AM
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Quote from swy81 View quoted comment :
Yeah someone else posted about the MC $350 bundle and everyone was shitting on him/her. Have no clue why

The 7500X3D is better at games than the 5800X3D while the 5800X3D is better at productivity.

The MC deal comes with a Mobo plus 16gb ddr5 memory stick for only $50 more. Plus you're not stuck on old AM4.
That bundle was $300 earlier, hoping it will drop to that again. The way things are looking though that's not very likely
Jul 19, 2026 6:13 AM
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FullStashMcNashJul 19, 2026 6:13 AM
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I'll bite at $250 to upgrade my kids PCs.
Jul 20, 2026 2:23 PM
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ScroobyJul 20, 2026 2:23 PM
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Just spend a little more and get a better one
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Jul 20, 2026 6:13 PM
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jahlive92Jul 20, 2026 6:13 PM
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Is this worth the upgrade from Ryzen 7 3700X? I see microcenter has a bundle deal with the 7500XD
Jul 21, 2026 1:41 AM
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MaroonSuit371Jul 21, 2026 1:41 AM
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I bought this processor in 2024 and it died after almost exactly 2 years. It was running on stock timings and cooled by an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360. When I RMA'd it, AMD said they had no replacements so they upgraded me to a 16-core 5950X. No clue what caused the issue but I find it interesting that they didn't replace it with a like-for-like part.

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Jul 28, 2026 3:59 PM
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JB112Jul 28, 2026 3:59 PM
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I think i'd do it at $250ish. Really all I need for another good 5 years of am4 life is this processor and extra nvme storage.

Also wouldn't mind some AM5 bundles assuming they're a good deal.

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