Ryzen 7 5800XT

Ryzen 7 5800XT Specifications

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is built on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process. It is compatible with the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz , and includes 16 threads. It also comes equipped with 4 MB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a moderate base TDP of 105 W and a maximum TDP of 142 W. Most mid-range aftermarket air coolers are sufficient for thermal control. This processor is also suitable for small form factor builds, which often have limited airflow.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Ryzen 7 5800XT Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 7 5800XT is an entry-level CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 41.04% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU handles daily computing, coding, light gaming, productivity, and basic multitasking. Due to its lower relative application performance, it is not recommended for heavy workloads or professional-grade applications.

In terms of productivity value, Ryzen 7 5800XT offers excellent performance per dollar, achieving 92.3% efficiency relative to the best possible CPU in the application performance-per-price category. It is an excellent choice for users seeking a cost-effective solution.

Ryzen 7 5800XT is an entry-level gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 64.18% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. While gaming performance is limited when paired with top-tier graphics cards, such pairings are uncommon in this category. When combined with an appropriate entry-level GPU, this CPU does not cause significant performance loss, as the GPU generally becomes the primary limiting factor.

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 7 5800XT is 79.7%. This places it in the mid-value category, making it suitable for average gaming builds aiming to strike a good balance between performance and cost.