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Ryzen 7 5800X Spec and Price in the United States

AM48 cores / 16 threads

Released November 5, 2020 · $449.00 MSRP

An eight-core, 16-thread Zen 3 part boosting to 4.7GHz from a 3.8GHz base at a 105W TDP, with 32MB of L3 cache — a third of the 5800X3D's cache pool that would arrive over a year later. No integrated graphics is fitted, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. Unlocked and sold without a cooler, it fits builders who plan their own cooling from the start.

Tied 53rd of 65 models in the CPU catalog on Boost clock — 3 models share this figure. Tied 32nd of 65 models in the CPU catalog on L3 cache — 13 models share this figure.

Current best price
$201.21at Newegg · captured 2026-09-15View at Newegg

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Price history

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March 19, 2026127 capturestoday · $246.08

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Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Socket
AM4
Boost clock
4.7 GHz
Base clock
3.8 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
L2 cache
4 MB
TDP
105 W
Integrated graphics
No
Architecture
Zen 3
Process node
TSMC 7nm FinFET
Memory support
DDR4-3200
PCIe generation
4
Unlocked
Yes
Included cooler
No

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What owners and reviewers say

Summarised from 2 source(s), reviewed September 13, 2026. A source is counted only where it names this model exactly. How we track prices

Commonly praised

  • Reviewers measured a large performance jump over the prior generation with big IPC gains and improved gaming.
  • Its single-CCD design reduces latency, and it beat higher-tier parts in some tests while working with existing AM4 boards.
  • It is unlocked and adds PCIe 4.0 support with improved power efficiency.
  • Owners upgrading from earlier Ryzen chips report large performance gains in gaming and multitasking.
  • It is reported to run in older AM4 boards, including B450 and X470, once the BIOS is updated.
  • Temperatures are described as manageable with an adequate cooler.

Commonly criticised

  • It costs more than the previous generation, with little benefit from overclocking.
  • It ships with no cooler and has no integrated graphics.
  • Several owners warn the board must have a current BIOS before the chip will boot, with some needing a spare CPU to flash it.
  • Pricing is a recurring complaint, and owners suggest buying on sale.

Sources behind this summary

Sources

Every spec above was pulled from one of these — a field a source didn't state was left off rather than estimated.

The MSRP above came from this source instead, tracked separately from the specs.