8-Core, 16-Thread Processing
The Ryzen 7 5800X provides 8 cores and 16 threads for gaming and productivity workloads supported by its Zen 3 design.
Updated 4 months ago
AMD
Ryzen 7 5800X
8-core Zen 3 AM4 CPU with strong gaming and productivity performance. It remains a recognizable upgrade option for existing AM4 motherboards.
$154.99
CategoryComputer Processors
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
AM4 Platform Upgrade Option
AM4 socket compatibility makes this CPU a recognizable upgrade option for existing AM4 motherboards.
High-Speed Zen 3 Performance
A 3.8 GHz base clock and up to 4.7 GHz max boost clock support strong performance on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an AM4 desktop processor based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, with 8 cores, 16 threads, DDR4 memory support, PCIe 4.0, and no integrated graphics or included cooler.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
PCMag4.5/5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Review | PCMag
The reviewer praises the processor for its relentless gaming and content-creation muscle, calling it spectacular silicon that offers a killer balance of performance and price. It earned an Editors' Choice award as a high-performance choice for gamers and content creators.
Chris Stobing
KitGuru7.5/10
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU Review | KitGuru
The review provides a thorough analysis of the chip's performance across various workloads and gaming tests, resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Luke Hill
Trusted Reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Review - Trusted Reviews
The publication describes the processor as a superb all-rounder that performs competitively in gaming and content creation, but notes that better value alternatives exist depending on specific workload needs.
Forbes
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Review: New Eight-Core Processor Smashes It Out The Park
The reviewer concludes that the processor is the fastest, best all-round eight-core CPU available at the time, offering huge performance gains in both gaming and content creation over the previous generation.
Antony Leather · Nov 5, 2020
Video Analysis
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Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen 3 (Vermeer)
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.8 GHz
Cache Size(MB)36 MB
Core Count(cores)8 cores
Cpu SocketAM4
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch Date2020-11-05
Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 7nm FinFET
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.7 GHz
Memory SupportDDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
Overclocking SupportYes
Pci Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Price(USD)154.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)105 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
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