Large 96 MB L3 Cache
AMD 3D V-Cache provides 96 MB of L3 cache as part of a 100 MB total cache design.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
The legendary AM4 gaming CPU that revitalized older systems with its massive 3D V-Cache.
General Information
BrandAMD
NameAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Product Highlights
8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Performance
The processor combines 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.4 GHz base clock and up to 4.5 GHz max boost clock.
AM4 Platform Compatibility
Socket AM4 support works with listed chipsets including X570, X470, B550, B450, and A520, with DDR4 and PCIe 4.0 support.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an AM4 desktop processor based on AMD Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.5 GHz boost clock, 96 MB L3 cache, DDR4 memory support, and PCIe 4.0 connectivity; it does not include integrated graphics or a CPU cooler.
Media Reviews
PCMag3.5/5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review
The processor is described as a solid eight-core performer with impressive 3D V-Cache technology that boosts gaming performance, though it is ultimately deemed pricey relative to its performance gains and the competition.
TechSpot
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition Review
While considered an expensive upgrade for a four-year-old chip, the re-released 10th Anniversary Edition is positioned as a dream for existing AM4 platform owners seeking the easiest, cheapest way to achieve high-level gaming performance without replacing their motherboard and memory.
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TechSpot
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review: Gaming-First CPU
The reviewer was highly impressed by the performance gains from the 3D V-Cache technology, viewing it as a superior gaming-focused alternative to high-end chips that would require costly DDR5 memory investments.
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PCMag
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Is Back From the Dead, But I Wish It Wasn't
This re-evaluation argues against purchasing the revived 5800X3D, stating that better, more powerful, and cheaper alternatives are available, making it difficult to recommend the outdated technology for a new or upgraded gaming PC.
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Video Analysis
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Is The 5800X3D Really The Best CPU If You Already Own DDR4?
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | |
| Base Clock | 3.4 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 96 | |
| Cache Size | 96 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 128 | |
| Compatibility | ['Socket AM4', 'Supported chipsets: X570, X470, B550, B450, A520', 'PCIe 4.0', 'DDR4', 'DDR4 UDIMM', 'NVMe support', '2-channel memory'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 8 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | AMD Zen 3 | |
| Cpu Socket | AM4 | |
| Dimensions | ['40 mm x 40 mm'] | |
| Form Factor | Desktops (Boxed Processor) | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCI Express 4.0', 'PCIe lanes (CPU total/usable): 24/20', 'Native SATA ports: 2', 'Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 4', 'System memory type: DDR4', 'UDIMM'] | |
| Launch Date | 2022 | |
| Manufacturer | AMD | |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 7nm FinFET | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.5 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 142 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | |
| Memory Type Support | 1 | |
| Overclocking Support | No | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 24 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['8 cores', '16 threads (SMT)', 'Base clock: 3.4 GHz', 'Max boost: up to 4.5 GHz', 'L3 cache: 96 MB', 'L2 cache: 4 MB', 'Total cache: 100 MB'] | |
| Power Requirements | 105 | |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | |
| Socket | AM4 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 105 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Default TDP: 105W', 'Max operating temperature (Tjmax): 90°C'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 105 W | W |
| Thread Count | 16 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | False | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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