Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Ryzen 7 5800X3D Specifications

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz , and includes 16 threads. It also comes equipped with 4 MB of L2 cache and 96 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 5800X3D Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an entry-level CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 41.31% 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.

The application performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 21.8%, indicating lower value in this category. This CPU does not offer high application performance and has a low performance-to-price ratio, making it a poor value proposition. There are better alternatives available in this price range.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a mid-range gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 77.12% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU provides solid mid-level gaming performance and is best paired with corresponding mid-range graphics cards. Note that CPU-related performance limitations decrease as GPU performance lowers—particularly at higher resolutions—since the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

With a gaming performance-per-price score of 22.5%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. As this CPU does not deliver top-tier gaming performance and also has a low gaming performance-to-price ratio, it represents poor value. More competitive options are available at a similar price point.