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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.7 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
Power up your computing experience with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor, which features eight cores and 16 threads to help quickly load and multitask demanding applications. Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.7 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 7 5800X is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 4 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.
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AMD 5800X Overview

Power up your computing experience with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor, which features eight cores and 16 threads to help quickly load and multitask demanding applications. Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.7 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 7 5800X is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 4 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.

Precision Boost 2

AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.

Precision Boost Overdrive

Precision Boost Overdrive technology takes advantage of your compatible motherboard's design to boost clock speeds higher and for longer periods of time. It also allows you overclock the processor at the touch of a button.

AMD StoreMI Technology

AMD StoreMI technology helps to improve load times and overall system performance by combining solid-state drives and mechanical hard drives into a single hybrid storage drive. Frequently used files and programs are cached onto the fast SSD while other files are stored on the high-capacity HDD.

AMD Ryzen VR Ready Premium

Ryzen VR Ready Premium processors are designed to meet or exceed the recommended specifications from the top HMD manufacturers, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality for smooth performance.

AMD Ryzen Master Utility

Personalized Performance

The AMD Ryzen Master Utility provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations. Use it to configure performance parameters for the active cores and adjust memory times. You can also optimize general performance or fine tune your favorite applications.

System Monitoring

Monitor your system in real-time using the AMD Ryzen Master Utility, which features a histogram of per-core clock rates and temperature, including average and peak readings.
UPC: 730143312714

AMD 5800X Specs

General
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 7 5800X
CPU SocketAM4
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes24 (Revision 4.0)
UnlockedYes
Performance
Number of Cores8
Number of Threads16
Base Clock Speed3.8 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed4.7 GHz
L3 Cache32 MB
Memory Support
Memory SupportDDR4 3200 MHz
ECC MemoryNo
Channel ArchitectureDual Channel
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP)105 W
Included Thermal SolutionNone
Maximum Temperature194°F / 90°C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Technology
Performance TechnologiesPrecision Boost 2
Integrated Graphics
Integrated GraphicsNone
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.5 x 5.2 x 2.9"

AMD 5800X Reviews

Great product, fast shipping

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-23

Great product, very fast from what I was running prior. Great service and fast shipping

Great performance

By Shaun
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-27

Very good CPU, would definitely recommend.

Very fast

By Aaron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-24

Great processor. Very fast and smooth. AMD is the best

Black sheep Ryzen 5000 family

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-22

Depending on your use case, the Ryzen 5800x may not be necessary. Games will run perfectly well on a 5600x. I bought my 5800x just for peace of mind as this is the last generation of the AM4 chip. Depending the price difference between a 5600x and 5800x, a 5800x may be justifiable if it's $50 between the two. Make sure you have a cooler as this doesn't have one. Would recommend for sure!

Upgraded Ryzen 2700 to 5800X

By Arthur
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-18

This was a planned upgrade from 2nd gen to 5th gen. BHPhoto was running an incentivized [cc application] promotion (they additional offered to pay sales taxes) plus an on sale price. I paid over $60 less than at Amz or Negg prices. Good deal. Thanks BHPhoto! (Plus my old 2700 is selling for $70 more used on eBay than I paid for it new two years ago: hard to go wrong.) The Ryzen 5800X is both a measurable and user noticeable speed bump over the older gen 2 2700. (It comes at a cost of 40W more power, but I have an 800W PS, so no issues there.) This is the final upgrade to my AM4-tech build of 2020, and should do me for a few more years.

First high end cpu

By Sami
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-17

Plug and play, not much too it. No complications and does what I expect. Awesome!

My computer is fast now.

By Paul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-15

Very happy with this processor but I am not a gamer so no input there. But man is my desktop PC fast. But then I have a Samsung 1TB 980 PRO SSD that is smok'n fast so there is that.

Not the Top of the Line!

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-17

But it's less $$ and much newer than the 2700X I had prior. X3D and the 5900 were considerably more when I got this. The retail box DOESNT HAVE A COOLER? C'mon AMD, at least include a coupon for a decent all in one kit.

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