AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 5800X

Released November 2020

A 8-core Zen 3 desktop processor for AM4 with DDR4 memory.

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 4.7 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 105 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Strong gaming and application performance for its generation. Launch price made 5600X more attractive for gaming and 5900X more attractive for heavier productivity. Runs hot under demanding loads and needs a separate cooler.

From pcgamer.com, techradar.com and kitguru.net

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 4.7 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen 3; Vermeer; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks: Unlocked for overclocking
Cache: L2 4 MB; L3 32 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: No integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 105 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR4; up to 3200 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores
Cooler: Not included; Tjmax 90°C; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance

Pros and cons

Pros

8 cores with simultaneous multithreading
105 W default TDP
Works with DDR4 memory

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
CPU cooler sold separately
No PCIe 5.0 support

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i7-10700K	8/16	5.1 GHz	16 MB	125 W	LGA1200	May 2020
AMDRyzen 7 3800XT	8/16	4.7 GHz	32 MB	105 W	AM4	Jul 2020
IntelCore i7-11700K	8/16	5 GHz	16 MB	125 W	LGA1200	Mar 2021

Sources

Photo: AMD official isolated Ryzen 7 5000 series retail package image published on the exact ryzen 7 5800x archived maker page. Archived official original; shared family render, not individually SKU-marked. Native alpha, pale hardware, heatspreader/substrate/pins and printed packaging preserved. Archived 992px published responsive copy used because the 1260px native original returns archive404; no guessed larger source or manufactured detail.

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