AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X remains a phenomenal leap forward from AMD’s previous-gen 8-core processors. A 23% gaming performance uplift on average is amazing, and as we said earlier, AMD now offers the world's fastest 8-core desktop CPU.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Nov 2020
8
Cores
16
Threads
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
105 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$207
Price
Release date:Nov 5, 2020Price at Launch:$449
Cores:8Threads:16
Base Clock:3.8 GHzBoost Clock:4.7 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:4 MBL3 Cache:32 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:105 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Vermeer (Zen 3)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 24 Lanes
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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $207 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $220 Mar 15, 2025
Lowest* $140 Apr 1, 2025
Average $174
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

89

Average Score

Based on 17 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 22,894 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Single-core performance hits new highs for Ryzen
  • Great gaming performance
  • Major IPC improvement
  • Socket AM4 compatible
  • 7 nanometer production process
  • PCIe 4.0 support

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Minimal overclocking headroom
  • No integrated graphics
  • No bundled cooler

AMD vs. Intel: The Evolution of CPU Gaming Performance: Based on this data, you can see why Zen+ started to shift things in AMD's favor. They were still well down on Intel for gaming when CPU limited, but a lot of the time games aren't CPU limited, and not all gamers want to just play games. This made Ryzen a desirable and well rounded solution that was also cost effective.

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Intel 5th-Gen Core vs. 10th-Gen Core Architecture Benchmarked: Furthermore, if you had also told me that AMD would be dominating Intel on mainstream and high-end desktop platforms, as well as the server market by 2021, I would have passed out from laughter, so definitely don't listen to my long term predictions. Not that I make them, but if I do ALT+F4.

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Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Core i7-11700K vs. Ryzen 7 2700X: However, purely for gaming, the 8700K has aged better as a high-end gaming CPU, and we know this from our CPU review data which includes the Ryzen 7 2700X and the Core i5-10600K, which is basically a Core i7-8700K. In this example, the 2700X was on average 19% slower than the 10600K, and that's about what we were expecting to find based on past efforts comparing these CPU architectures.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-10700K vs. Core i7-11700K: When we compared the Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5800X before, the point we wanted to drive home was: for gaming it doesn't matter which processor you use, for the most part the experience is going to be exactly the same. But when going beyond frames per second, there was a clear winner in the 5800X.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-11700K: When it comes to gaming, it doesn't matter which of these CPUs you use, Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-11700K, performance is going to be much the same. For a list of different reasons though, one of these is better than the other, but we just wanted to make it clear and establish that if gaming is the only parameter and need to be considered, then both are great solutions and a true performance match.

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Ryzen 5 5600X vs. Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Ryzen 9 5900X vs. 5950X: GPU Scaling Benchmark: Basically, it doesn't matter how fast your graphics card is, you can go right up to a GeForce RTX 3090 and you'll sacrifice nothing by using a Ryzen 5 5600X. This applies whether you're playing esports titles using competitive quality settings, like what we saw in Rainbow Six Siege, or the latest and greatest AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

By TechSpot on
75

The Ryzen 7 5800X remains a phenomenal leap forward from AMD’s previous-gen 8-core processors. A 23% gaming performance uplift on average is amazing, and as we said earlier, AMD now offers the world's fastest 8-core desktop CPU.

By TechSpot on
80

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a superb all-rounder desktop processor, offering a competitive performance for both content creation and gaming. However, there are better value alternatives that specialise at specific workloads, so the Ryzen is only worth considering if you need an all-purpose performance.

By TrustedReviews on
90

Trying to figure out the best CPU for your next PC upgrade or DIY build? With apologies to Robert Frost, it's the classic two roads that parted in the wood—if the wood were a shopping-results page at Newegg or Amazon, and the road kept dividing...

By PC Mag on
80

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X offers great performance in applications, but the same gaming performance as its less-expensive counterpart, the Ryzen 5...

By Tom's Hardware on
75

Overall, the Ryzen 7 5800X a good, balanced chip that does well in both productivity and gaming usage. But the pricing means that tough competition exists from both AMD and Intel making this a less obvious purchase than the two Ryzen 9 Zen 3 options.

By KitGuru on
94

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X delivers a fantastic CPU for gamers, streamers, and professionals!

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