Ryzen 7 5800X

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.7 GHz on AM4.

4.2 · 791 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.7 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

105W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming17

Productivity16

Single-core16

Multi-core33

Power efficiency17

Lab scores

Performance score17

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p37 fps

1440p30 fps

4K20 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Vermeer (Zen 3)
Process node: 7 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2020
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 4.7 GHz
Multiplier: 38 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 51.196 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 105W
Max temperature: 90°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Launch price: $449

Technologies

Instruction sets: MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the big gaming performance jump from older Ryzens. The main complaint is it runs hot, needing a good cooler.

Pros

Gaming performance that still holds up
Great for heavy multitasking workloads
Runs cool with a decent cooler
Solid upgrade path from older Ryzens

Cons

No bundled cooler included
Runs hot under heavy loads
Requires new motherboard for most

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 5800X

A fast 8-core CPU that finally fixed AMD's old weakness in gaming, but runs hot without a good cooler.

Get it if you want a fast, reliable eight-core CPU for gaming and everyday work that won’t break the bank on an AM4 board. Skip it if you need to multitask heavy video editing or rendering, where a cheaper, more powerful alternative makes more sense.