AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: What Real Users Actually Think

I see the argument that this is the worst value CPU from the entire lineup, but I still got it because outside of the US, when you factor in VAT + other import taxes, the prices are well over the MSRP, and the more expensive the product, the higher the difference.

Was kinda expecting that. Steve never liked the 8 Core SKUs. Still super happy with my 5800X purchase but the price should have been 25-50€ lower.

To all the people who bought a 5800x: don't worry, you bought a great CPU. It's a single-CCD 8-core processor which means you won't have problems with CCD interconnect like on 3900x/3950x. It's binned better than 5600x. The only thing bad about this CPU is that you paid $50 sucker's markup for it. You'll still have a great CPU for a few generations ahead.

I'm still happy I bought a 5800x. I do some Lightroom and some photoshop, some streaming occasionally, so a 5900x is overkill for me, but wanted a few more cores than what the 5600x has to offer.

I've been out of the PC parts sales for a while. Wild to see these go this low now. I remember snagging one a while ago for $150 and I thought that was a deal LOL. Though unless you're on a budget or have a 'lower end' AM4 chip, I wouldn't recommend buying into this platform with AM5 being well into its life cycle currently.

My 5800x doesn't even seem to care I'm playing games, it never seems to have much of a problem handling anything I do. It runs at about 80 max under load with a stable 4.9 overclock. Been playing avowed, helldivers 2, spiderman 2 and god of war ragnorok. Only performance issues I've ever had were from graphics. CPU never sweated it.

For those of you who need to do an immediate upgrade, yes it's a good deal. This processor isn't 'bad'. The reason why it's priced so low is because the 57/5800X3D is that GOOD. If you're on a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 processor this is a direct upgrade for your AM4 platform.

I bought one today for 128 usd, I'm going to build a new PC and I was debating between am4 and am5 but this deal was too good to ignore.

The big issue with the 5800x is that it runs hotter than both the 5600x and 5900x, as long as you don't build an itx pc, you should be good.

If starting completely from scratch, it's a great CPU but I'd go with an R5 7600 on the AM5 platform instead. There's not much of an upgrade path with the 5800x, so you'll need almost an entire new build all over again next time.

I upgraded from a 3600 to a 5800x, still happy with my purchase as I am sure this cpu will last me a good 5 to 6 years of top tier to solid performance.

Nah, the 5800X is the obvious and only choice for me. 6 cores isn't enough for 2020 but I don't need 12 either. And I find some beauty in the single chiplet design.

Yes of course, it would not hold the 5060ti back in most games.

5800X is clocked higher, but 5700X3D has a lot more cache. Generally, but not all cases, the 5800X will perform a little better in productivity workloads and 5700X3D will perform better in games.

Get the 5800x. It's a solid cpu still. I run mine easily OC'd to 5150. In some games yeah the x3d wins, but not all. Sometimes clock speed (as far as amd CPUs go per their ipc) you can't substitute more cache for.

I'm running mine on manual overclock 4700 on all cores at 1.325v and its plenty stable. Stress test holds 4700 all day but it runs 82-83 constant. During gaming its usually between 55 and 60, max 68c.

The 5800X is more than enough if you're not asking it to push 200 FPS.

You can do anything you want with a 5800X. Although for the money, nabbing the 5700X3D at ~$190 these days would probably be the best value.

Yeah 5800x is more than enough.

The 5800x is a solid gaming and productivity CPU. The 5800x runs hot because of how it's built. You'll need a fairly good cooler to cool it (I'd probably recommend the Thermalright Peerless Assassin for $37 USD).

A 5800x impossible to cool? Never heard that one before. If your temps are higher than they should be, you could just have a bad chip. Delidding can help, but it's a little more DIY than usual.

Even in July 2025 you're second to last of the best cpu on AM4. What I've found is that the 5800x3D is only better at 10-20 fps in 1080p. 1440 5fps and 4K dead even. I'm looking to grab one on Amazon for 141 and keep till I move to AM5 in 2 years.

I strongly recommend to swap that cooler to at least 240mm. 120mm as a rule of thumb cools roughly 120W, with auto OC or PBO this is not enough, ever. Multicore load this thing can suck 220W easily.

Should be more than good enough for 1440p. I still use my 5600 and I have no complaints.

If you use your PC for productivity things and not just for gaming, then this is a better CPU for you. If you mainly game, get the 5700X3D.

I remember when these first launched during the pc parts crisis of the Covid era and I bought it for full retail ($399), lmao. That combined with my evga 3070ti FTW3 for $720ish and 32gb of ram and what do I use my pc for? Reddit and cat videos, lmao. I don't game, I just like building.

Had it for a long time using a 240 aio and no issues. Gave it to my nephew when I got a 5800x3d and he is cooling it with a pa120, no issues. Note: only got a 240 aio because I wanted to try an aio and not that I needed it for a 5800x.

Still have a launch cpu. Not impossible to cool, have had the wraith max cool mine while OC'd to 4.8 all core, and with custom loop have gotten 4.975 stable.

Yup. Using assassin 120 SE. Never any issue.

It is still a very good cpu if you can find one. If you can get one get it. I got one for my girlfriend and it works absolutely stellar. No complaints.

After everything I am reading, there is nothing the AM5 would actually give me and my needs on 1080p. Bang for buck the 5800x + B550 combo and slowly a new GPU in 6 months or so would be a no brainer.

I been running 5800x since the launch, it runs a little hot but a little bit of undervolt makes its cooler. Never had any issues or performance hiccups since. Played 1000s of hours on demanding games like cp2077 with pathtracing. I'm using noctua u12s single fan cooler. Idle temperature is around 28 - 35 degrees, pbo is on.

Definitely! I have one. Had to undervolt it to reduce thermals and still don't experience any issues. 4 years and running strong!

The 5800x is decent I'm using it atm and it's great but that gpu is going to cause you issues with most modern titles if you can you are better going for the 5800x3d or go big and go for the newer motherboard socket.

Its good enough until this generation of consoles gets dropped. My backup rig is running a 5800X and will be until this gen of consoles gets dropped. Don't buy a new Mobo no reason to, you might gain like 3-4% if that going to PCI-E 4.0. Save that money and get a better GPU.

Got a Noctua NHD12L and temps are crazy while gaming. Avg is 75 but a lot of times it goes up to 83 and then comes down and then up again. 5800x is a NOTORIOUS hot chip.

I have had a 5800x for about 3 years now and I don't see myself upgrading for at least another 3 years. It takes quite literally everything I throw at it. You get more performance in value on the 5800x... buy the 5800x no questions asked.

I have had a 5800x for 5 years now. I upgraded my GPU to 4070Ti Super last year and my 5800x+4070Ti Super combo can handle any game I throw at them including BMW, Elden Ring etc.

The only problem with the 5800x is that it gets quite hot even with good air cooling, so if that's your choice, get a good water cooling system like Arctic.

I have a 5800x paired with a 7600xt and I'm only GPU limited in some stuff. Built it a year ago and can play anything I throw at it, absolutely no complaints.

Yes it's still a solid cpu. Get the 5800x and use PBO, you'll get extra 5-10% performance.

Mine tops out at ~82C only when running CB20 multicore, when gaming I get ~72C peaks but averages at 60-65C, that's with a Corsair H100i Elite Capellix 240mm AIO. Also FWIW I set PBO +200MHz with Curve Optimizer and have no temperature issues whatsoever, no WHEA errors either.

Sure, not the best value, but it's where I want to be for longevity and workload. I only build a new system every 5+ years so it's not much of a loss.