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Ryzen 7 5800

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on AM4.

4.3 · 39 votes

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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

Processor & cores
Architecture
Vermeer
Process node
7 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2020
Total cores
8
Threads
16
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.
4.3

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