Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming15
Productivity14
Single-core15
Multi-core33
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score15
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p33 fps
1440p26 fps
4K18 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.6 GHz
- Multiplier
- 34 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 512 KB
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Max bandwidth
- 51.196 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
People love this CPU for its great performance per watt, running cool on stock cooling. The main gripe is that its integrated graphics are missing, so you need a separate GPU.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet
- Plays games smoothly without stuttering
- Handles heavy multitasking with zero lag
- Upgrades old AM4 builds on a budget
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Runs hot with stock cooler
- No PCIe Gen 5 support
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 5800
An eight-core, sixteen-thread AM4 chip that runs cool and quiet, but lacks the overclocking headroom of its X-series siblings.
Get it if you want an efficient, cool-running eight-core chip for a sensible AM4 gaming or productivity build. Skip it if you need top-tier gaming speed or heavy multitasking—the faster X or 3D models are better for that.
Buy it if…
- You need a fast, cool-running CPU for a no-fuss AM4 upgrade.
- You want strong multi-core performance without a big power bill.
- You’re building a quiet, mid-range gaming or work PC.
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