AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has hit end-of-life, passing the torch to its modern siblings. A symbolic end to the processor that kicked off the 3D V-Cache adventure.
Nothing lasts forever. Like everything in this world, there comes a time when an object or tool must make way for new and modern replacements. Today, we wave a sorrow goodbye to Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
Though not obsolete by any stretch, this 2.5-year-old chip is no longer the fastest money can buy. There’s no doubt that many AM4 owners will consider upgrading to this CPU before thinking about changing platform. Unfortunately, with fame comes demand, pushing prices higher as stocks continue to dwindle.
Thankfully, AMD didn’t stop its 3D V-Cache efforts with this CPU, and there are plenty of options should you want to replace your CPU. Currently, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the go-to gaming chip for those looking for the best performance. Wait a short while, and even that will soon bow down to Ryzen 7 9800X3D on October 25.
According to whispers, 7900X3D and 7950X3D will also eventually get the boot as upcoming 9900X3D and 9950X3D are on the horizon. These high-end chips target working and gaming on the same machine.
There are even a couple of X3D CPUs still rocking AM4 if you don’t fancy going all out with a new motherboard. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is pretty much an identical copy of the 5800X3D if not for its lower clock speed. Nothing substantial, however, so you shouldn’t feel much difference between the two. I would even argue that the six-core Ryzen 5 5600X3D is perfectly fine if you don’t own one of the fastest GPUs on the market.
Aside from the myriad of alternatives, 5800X3D will not disappear from stores in a blink. You’ll still see some knocking about until stocks deplete completely. Regardless of whether you struggle to find one, I’d argue it’s worth considering 5700X3D over its bigger brother anyway. At just $194 / £176 on Amazon with around 10fps in it between the two in most games, it’s a no-brainer.
