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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Reasons To Buy

✓ Huge 96MB pool of L3 cache
✓ Eight "Zen 3" CPU cores
✓ SMT support

Reasons To Avoid

✗ Pricey versus Intel "Alder Lake" and older AMD Ryzen 7 chips
✗ Gaming performance in most scenarios not in lockstep with price bump
✗ Not unlocked for overclocking

Expert Reviews

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review —Lots of cache, but costs too much cash?

AMD's premium-priced Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a solid eight-core performer, but its boosts to game pep and CPU-specific performance can't quite offset the cost bump.

By PCMag · 3 years, 7 months ago
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review: 3D V-Cache Powers a New Gaming Champion —96MB of L3 cache goes Brrrr

If you have a taste for higher-end fare and a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an impressive chip that delivers leading-edge gaming performance and leaves room for future GPU upgrades, making it the …

By Tom's Hardware · 3 years, 6 months ago

Specifications

# of CPU Cores	8
# of Threads	16
*OS Support	Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Base Clock	3400.0
CPU Socket	AM4
Default TDP	105
Form Factor	Desktops Boxed Processor
Graphics Model	Discrete Graphics Card Required
L1 Cache	512.0
L2 Cache	4096.0
L3 Cache	96.0
Max. Boost Clock	4500.0
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)	90.0
Memory Channels	2
PCI Express® Version	PCIe® 4.0
Processor Technology for CPU Cores	TSMC 7nm FinFET
Recommended Cooler	liquid_cooler
Supported Technologies	AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology Windows® 11 Gaming AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium
System Memory Specification
System Memory Type	DDR4
Thermal Solution (MPK)
Thermal Solution (PIB)	Not Included