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

[Peter_Brosdahl]

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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[Riccochet]

It's still a very relevant and capable gaming CPU. And AM4 is still widely in use.

 

[Burticus]

I guess AMD realized people don't want to spend a kidney on DDR5 platforms

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

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.

 

[LazyGamer]

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.

 

[Brian_B]

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.

 

[Stoly]

I got a 5700X3d on my kids gaming pc and it does great.

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Almost put an honorable mention for the 5700X3D, ran out of time and had to head out the door.

 

[Riccochet]

I just gave my 5700X3D and 32 GB ram to my nephew. If I didn't build a new rig I'd still be using it without a care.