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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260PassMark multi-core score:28303N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):105 W

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 43 expert and video reviews and 20 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

40%

7.3

Technical score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

25%

8.8

List score

10%

10

Sentiment score

★Better than 97% of processors
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 97%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

60%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.2

Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.9

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 74%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (43)
16 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 27 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 78%
8.8

List score

List score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (20)
List score: in 20 of 87 lists (23%)
★Better than 99%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Based on 9 · 30

A gaming champion and easy upgrade for existing AM4 builds, but weak for productivity work with little overclocking room.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Based on 320 owners sharing their experience in online comments

95%positive2%mixed3%negative

Owners praise lasting, smooth gaming performance and easy temperature gains, while some report tuning instability and setup friction.

What owners dislike

  • Some boards hide the Curve Optimizer or power limit settings until a BIOS update, and owners need PBO2 Tuner or a BIOS update to reach them.8
  • Performance limits show up in some games6
  • Some owners see crashes or freezes at -30, and one reports stability only at -15 to -25, so the offset may need backing off.5
  • Some owners say the gains are small in some games, with little change in average frame rate and only slightly lower temperatures.5
  • Adding 100/70/100 power limits on top of a -30 offset lowered some owners' boost clocks to 4.3 GHz or 4.0 GHz and cut Cinebench scores by about 300 points.4
  • Some owners still reach around 90°C under load with a stock or weaker cooler, and a -30 or even -1 V undervolt does not fully fix it.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.2

Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.9

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

7.3
Reviews score
8.1
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.5
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 75.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 74.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 54.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% of processors.
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What reviewers say
N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a base clock of 8x3.4 GHz which is higher than that of 79.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
28,303
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D scores 28,303 in PassMark, which is higher than 84.3% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 70.4% of processors and equal to that of 10.5% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 55.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L3 cache
96 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has an L3 cache of 96 MB which is larger than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L2 cache
4 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 53.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
512 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 62.8% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
3,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 49.8% of processors and equal to 8.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.1% of processors and equal to 9.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
105 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a TDP of 105 W which is higher than that of 89.7% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
105 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a base power of 105 W which is higher than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.47x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (28,303 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    28,303 vs 11,469
  • 2.36x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,271 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,271 vs 5,209
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 2.07x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,799 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,799 vs 2,804.5
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 20.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 78% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (43)
    16 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 27 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 6.7
  • 38.9% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.2
  • 12.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (20)
    List score: in 20 of 87 lists (23%)
    8.8 vs 7.8
  • 16.3% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.47 vs 7.3).
    8.47 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
    AM4 vs FP5
  • 2.47x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (28,303 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    28,303 vs 11,469
  • 2.36x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,271 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,271 vs 5,209
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 2.07x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,799 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,799 vs 2,804.5
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 37.9% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,116 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,116 vs 1,535
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 26.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,234 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,234 vs 2,558
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 15.5% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (566 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    566 vs 490
  • 2x higher bus transfer rate
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher bus transfer rate than the average processor (16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.2% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a lower die size than the average processor (74 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    74 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Vermeer vs Kaby Lake).
    Vermeer vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    512 KB vs 384 KB
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.33x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • 44% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (223 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    223 vs 398.015
  • 10 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x8, x8/x4/x4, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x8/x8, x8/x4/x4, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 2.33x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Narrower instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 44% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (223 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    223 vs 398.015
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x8, x8/x4/x4, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x8/x8, x8/x4/x4, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.33x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • 10 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.33x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
The Tech Tank
≈ estimated
06/04/2023
Revisit review · retested gaming results and bottleneck analysis
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs right now with excellent value, though its future-proofing is limited.
7.0
The Good Old Gamer (TheGoodOldGamer)
≈ estimated
28/08/2022
Opinion · gaming benchmarks and value analysis
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is not for me, but it is a sensible choice for gamers who don't want to fuss and accept a small premium.
9.5
optimum
≈ estimated
05/07/2022
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, power and input lag
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a good gaming upgrade for AM4 owners and beats Intel's i9 on value and efficiency.
8.0
Paul's Hardware
≈ estimated
20/04/2022
Hands-on review · compute and gaming benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a good gaming upgrade for AM4 owners, but poor value for compute-heavy or mixed use.
9.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
14/04/2022
Hands-on review · gaming and productivity benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is very compelling for gamers, especially on AM4, but it is a poor choice for productivity work.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
14/04/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks and thermal testing
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a good AM4 upgrade for gamers, but not a choice for new builds.
9.5
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
14/04/2022
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and value comparison
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an excellent gaming chip and a strong pick over pricier Intel options, especially on a budget platform.
7.0
Tech YES City
≈ estimated
15/07/2025
Used-buy review · benchmarks against other Ryzen 7 CPUs
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is still a strong gaming CPU, but current prices are poor, and the Ryzen 7 7700 is the better buy.
9.0
Leizerg
≈ estimated
04/09/2023
Long-term test · one year of daily gaming and work use
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is still a strong gaming processor after a year of use and is worth buying for budget gaming.
9.0
Tech YES City
≈ estimated
18/11/2022
Comparison · gaming benchmarks, power draw and tuning tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and i5-13600K are both strong picks, with the 5800X3D edging gaming and value and the 13600K winning overall.
8.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
20/04/2022
Comparison · 41 game benchmarks at three resolutions
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is clearly the best gaming CPU tested, but not the best value; the 5700X or a Core i7 makes more sense.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
29/05/2022
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the strongest gaming chip tested and fits most AM4 boards, but it lags in some applications and cannot be overclocked.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/04/2022
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D suits high-refresh 1080p esports players, though its lead fades at 4K and in many other games.
6.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
15/04/2022
Benchmark review · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a gaming-focused chip that steadies frame rates in many games, but it is a modest all-rounder for editing, streaming and general work.
9.0
thetechrevolutionist.com
≈ estimated
14/04/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a gaming chip that beat the Core i9-12900K in most tested games but trails the 5800X in productivity work.
9.0
gizbot.com
✓ explicit
21/06/2022
Review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a strong gaming chip that fits existing AM4 boards, but it trails Intel's Core i7-12700K in CPU tests and lacks DDR5 support.
6.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
14/01/2026
Four-year retest · Gaming benchmarks
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D still matches newer 6-core chips in games, though the Ryzen 7 9800X3D pulls clearly ahead.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/04/2022
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D suits high-refresh 1080p gamers, but it trails the 5800X in most other work and offers little overclocking room.
8.5
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
14/04/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a fast gaming chip that keeps pace with the Core i9-12900K at 1080p, but it is weak at video editing and rendering.
9.5
gameit.es
≈ estimated
05/10/2022
Review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a gaming-first chip that competes with Intel's Core i9-12900K in games while running cooler, but cannot be overclocked.
7.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
30/04/2022
Lab test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D gains 10–15% in games from its tripled cache, but the regular Ryzen 7 5800X makes the better choice.
7.7
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
02/06/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is strongest on single-core speed and gaming cache, though its multi-core scores fall short of expectations and the factory firmware needs updating.
8.0
hwupgrade.it
≈ estimated
14/04/2026
Lab test · 3D V-Cache CPU
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the fastest gaming CPU available, thanks to 96MB of L3 cache, but it trails the 5800X in everyday productivity tasks.
9.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
11/07/2022
Lab test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a gaming specialist that beats the Ryzen 7 5800X in games, but it falls behind in productivity and cannot be overclocked.
8.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
08/03/2023
Retest · AM4 upgrade
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a strong upgrade for existing AM4 systems, giving more frames per watt in games, but a weak pick for new builds.
8.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
06/09/2022
Benchmark test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D trades clock speed and overclocking room for a larger cache, which helps games but leaves it behind the regular 5800X in most synthetic tests.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

  • Exceptional gaming performance that rivals or exceeds many newer-generation CPUs.
  • Massive 96MB L3 cache (3D V-Cache) significantly reduces stutters and improves 1% low frame rates.
  • Perfect drop-in upgrade for existing AM4 motherboard owners, extending the platform's lifespan.
  • High power efficiency with relatively low energy consumption compared to high-end Intel competitors.
  • Less sensitive to RAM speeds, allowing users to achieve top performance without expensive high-speed DDR4 memory.

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

  • Lower clock speeds than the standard 5800X, which can lead to worse performance in non-gaming/productivity tasks.
  • Lack of official overclocking support; multiplier and voltage controls are mostly locked.
  • Can run quite hot under load, often requiring a high-quality cooling solution despite the lower power draw.
  • Currently expensive or difficult to find as it is out of production, often making the newer AM5 platform a better value for new builds.
  • Benefits are primarily seen at lower resolutions (1080p); gains are much less noticeable at 4K where systems are GPU-bound.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a specialized 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, uniquely featuring 96MB of L3 cache through innovative 3D V-Cache technology. Operating with a 3.4GHz base and 4.5GHz boost clock on the 7nm process, its massive cache significantly boosts gaming performance by reducing memory latency, often outperforming higher-core-count CPUs in cache-sensitive titles. Main pros include exceptional gaming efficiency, low 105W TDP power consumption, and seamless compatibility as a drop-in upgrade for the mature AM4 socket. However, its main cons are a lack of native overclocking support, lower clock speeds compared to the standard 5800X, and reduced performance in non-gaming productivity tasks like 3D rendering.

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