Can’t Keep a Good Processor Down, AMD Rumored to Bring Back Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4 10th Anniversary

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The king is dead, long live the king, as AMD is rumored to revive the processor that put Intel on its heels, namely the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Introduced four years ago this month, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D shocked the industry by going toe-to-toe with Intel’s flagship processors while costing around $300 less at $449, […]

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The big question will be availability and pricing. Scalpers are already doing their thing with old stock, prices for those are closer to $500 right now, some ~485.
 
Yeah, there was a period where these were approaching US$200, which is more or less where it should sit given the anemic Zen 3 cores. The CPU is quite slow for anything compute intensive and is only saved in gaming by the X3D cache, but only just compared to any semi-modern LG1700+ or AM5 setup.

It's really more attractive as a drop-in upgrade rather than as the basis of a new system, especially given that enthusiast AM4 boards have largely vacated the market.

For new builders, something like a 13700K or better using DDR4 would be far better overall including gaming if one is avoiding DDR5.
 
All the rigs in my house are still Zen3/DDR4 rigs. Haven't really felt that I'm missing out on anything, all these years later.
 
Almost put an honorable mention for the 5700X3D, ran out of time and had to head out the door.
 
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