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Posted 17 September 2023
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Processor (8C/16T, 36 MB Cache, 4.5 GHz Max Boost)
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The AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen CPU Lineup
The AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen CPUs feature higher performance gains over its predecessor lineup. With higher speeds, more memory and wider bandwidth the new Ryzen CPUs look to improve on and upgrade the way you relax, work and play. The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X processor includes 8 CPU Cores with 16 threads and a base clock of 3.9GHz that can be boosted to 4.5GHz. The 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU's are backwards compatible with older motherboards thanks to the same AM4 slot socket however with the X570 chipset motherboards you can maximise the power the Ryzen CPUs have to offer. Support for DDR4 Memory continues but with the new Ryzen CPUs comes the new PCIe 4.0 Version which has improved the speeds of which your PCIe components such as graphics cards and some storage solutions communicate with the motherboard. Blur the line between elite gaming performance and workstation-class content creation with the most advanced desktop processors in the world.
The AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen CPUs feature higher performance gains over its predecessor lineup. With higher speeds, more memory and wider bandwidth the new Ryzen CPUs look to improve on and upgrade the way you relax, work and play. The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X processor includes 8 CPU Cores with 16 threads and a base clock of 3.9GHz that can be boosted to 4.5GHz. The 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU's are backwards compatible with older motherboards thanks to the same AM4 slot socket however with the X570 chipset motherboards you can maximise the power the Ryzen CPUs have to offer. Support for DDR4 Memory continues but with the new Ryzen CPUs comes the new PCIe 4.0 Version which has improved the speeds of which your PCIe components such as graphics cards and some storage solutions communicate with the motherboard. Blur the line between elite gaming performance and workstation-class content creation with the most advanced desktop processors in the world.
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sorted byAs a general CPU, or for (much) less demanding gamers, this is good value- maybe. Problem is, after years of stagnation, the CPU wars are red hot. Zen3 was a big leap over zen2, and zen4 is out now, together with vcache versions of zen3 and zen4. Zen5, a massive leap over zen4, is just around the corner.
BTW, as with all AMD CPUs, do not allow the power use figure influence your decision. This is an out-of-the-box metric you can immediately change in the BIOS and/or Ryzen Master. This chip will do 65W or twice that- your choice. Much less power means a bit less performance.
32gb ram ?
Upgrading my 1600 AF.
Current CPU I got in my PC that I built back in 2020, pretty dang good I'd argue but for 80 quid?
My goodness what a steal.
I’ll eventually go to a 7000 series chip when this runs its course but that probably won’t be for another 18 months or so I don’t think.
Other options available at similar price with debatable advantages. (5600/12100F)
What's certain is that this puts a real squeeze on the 3600X; what's that worth now? £40? £50?
Certainly not the ~£70+ most retailers are trying to flog them at!
A B550 motherboard for £70, Ram for £30.
No, must resist!!
The upgrade you mention makes no sense.
If people have the likes of 3600 or below you want to be looking at 5700 min otherwise no point. you are spending for little gains might as well try to max out that platform.
This 3800x is a good price and is fine for games if paired with other correct parts so it's good deal
just tell myself, its a 3600.... wait a few months and start a new AM5 build i can build step by step. wont lie though, the only reason i didn't pull the trigger was motherboards are too expensive
£250 better saved to upgrade my main PC in the distant future.
I have a 6700xt paired with it, I can run pretty much every game at 1440p above 60fps (minus Starfield)
If that's your target then it's perfect
Scan don't knowingly sell anything for less than the going rate (edited)