AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology

I actually bought this card a few years ago, and it has functioned really well for me! CPU’s are relatively easy to install (especially with a YouTube video) and this one was no different. I was told these run on the hotter side, but I’ve been using a 240mm AIO and never had any issues with it getting too hot. Still rocking it with a 3070 and I’m able to run most new games with high graphics. Worth every penny! Just bear in mind that it won’t work with the newer generation of motherboards to my knowledge. Always check online to make sure it fits first!!

After watching multiple benchmark videos for months, I've finally bought the 5800x3d as I did not want to spend more money to upgrade to am5 for a little bit more performance.Figured why not get the fastest gaming chip for the Am4 platform and boy it is a treat! Upgrading from a R5 3600, and maaan this thing blows it out of the water, even on stock settings! Once I've undervolted and tweaked the curve optimizer for the 5800x3d, the 3600 was done for!! It can't compete when it doesn't even compare!Got on COD WZ 3 just to test as it was the only other game I rarely play, the 3600 only managed to top out the 1660ti (couldn't get past 75% usage) at 107fps at its best (70-90 avg) on ALL LOW graphics settings on 1080p, windows 11/registry/bios tweaks and overclocked gfx card. Playable but the 1% lows (15fps. ugh) were killing me like the 9 year old outgunning me when the fps drops sooooo low in fights, I. LOSE. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. (these young players is something else tho, maybe something in the water they're drinking). I can't even talk smack back because I get my cheeks clapped. To top it off, it sssssstutter. Yeah. Nah. Haven't played since then till after I upgraded to the 5800x3d.The 5800x3d with all the tweaks and over/underclocks, averaging 110-140 fps with 50-65 1% lows. Of course in battle royal. I didn't even care for any of those numbers, the game felt smooth with no sssstutter, NOW I win my fights, hits register, IM CLAPPING back. THIS is what the 1660ti capable of when the usage is 95+%. Thanks to the 5800x3d. If you're on the fence, just get it.R7 5800x3dGigabyte B550i Aorus Pro Ax v1G.Skill RipJaw V DDR4 32gigs 3600C16DMSI 1660Ti Dual FanDeepCool LS720 SE 360mm AIO (idle 34c, gaming 65c)Msi Mag Forge 100r mid towerAOC 24" 1080p 144hz Monitor

That extra cache really helps with gaming. Specifically less stuttering and hitching.If you're one who's sensitive to that and are on the AM4 socket, get this.

I bought a 3950x in Jan 2020. It was a great upgrade over my 2700x. 2700x was the top 2000 series chip. 3950x was the top 3000 series chip. I upgraded to a 7800xt gpu from a 5700xt and decided that the 3950x, while it possessed a monstrous 16 cores and 32 threads, was holding me back in gaming. So I bought this cheaper 5800x3d to replace it. The 5800x3d (only) has 8 cores and 16 threads. This may seem light compared to the 3950x, but remember, the 3950x was a $800 halo cpu on its release date and a production monster. I already had a 240mm AIO liquid cooler. The newer Zen 3 architecture (over the 3000 series Zen 2 and 2000 series Zen+ architecture) and 3d cache is a great upgrade over the 16 core behemoth. The programs that I use cannot utilize all of the threads of the 3950x anyway. In video rendering, I'd never seen over 40% cpu usage with the 3950x. I have not done any video rendering with the 5800x3d, but I believe it will be comparable to the 3950x in my programs. I do know that my fps have increased.This chip cannot be overclocked. That may be a turn-off for some; but this chip is the fastest am4 socket cpu without needing to overclock.The am4 socket is dead. Am5 is the current gen socket. If you want to breathe a little more life into your older ddr4 system, this is a great upgrade. About the only other option that I'd consider is a 5950x.. but that chip does not feature the 3d cache. The physical parts swapping procedure is simple. My 4 year old assisted me in the process. I used Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal paste. It has performed well for me in the past and this is no exception. I bought the 5800x3d cpu approximately a month ago and have zero regrets.With all of the graphics settings maxxed on Minecraft at 1080p resolution, I was pumping out approx. 770fps while looking at the sky. I know that minecraft is a very easy game to run, but I've seen very good framerates in every game I've played.With this cpu, I know that cpu bottlenecking is minimized regardless of what gpu I choose to run in the future. After I deem this cpu to be insufficient, it will be time for a whole new mobo and ram kit and cpu for my next build. But for now, this is a great way to add a few years of life to the computer that I originally built in 2017 with crossfire RX580 gpus.

I'm amazed by how good this cpu is, it pairs nicely with my 5070 for playing games at 3440X1440

If you’re still rocking the AM4 slot, this cpu will hold you down for probably the next few generations. Was on the verge of doing a motherboard upgrade to an AM5 chip. After weeks of research, it occurred to me that this thing is still punching above the new stuff. Mine is paired with a 4070ti and everything I play is maxed out. Hold on to this one.