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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great price and performance.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded from the 2700x to this CPU and the performance is absolutely noticeable. Paired with a 3070TI I run most games at max setting on 1440p and average 90-144 fps.
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Love it, needed a cheap but worthwhile upgrade before my am5 upgrade later this year. Runs fantastic has good temps and gaming looks great on it. If you have Am4 and don’t wanna upgrade yet this is a great choice for now.
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This chip works like a dream, fast, stays cool, and it can handle a lot. My old cpu was slowing down and was old and it was time for an upgrade. This was definitely worth the money consider if you’re looking for a copy that won’t break the bank.
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Great processor for the price! I bought this CPU to upgrade the one in my current pre-built pc and it didn't disappoint! Definitely an upgrade from my ryzen 5 5500.
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This cpu has made my computer super zippy. Recently rebuilt an old computer for the first time, used this as the new processor. I am very happy with the product itself, the purchase process and couple questions I had was taken care of very quickly by the best buy employees. Very grateful for their help.
Incredible Workhorse – The Best Bang for Your Buck
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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I own two Ryzen 7 5800X CPUs—one in my main gaming rig and another powering my dedicated streaming machine—and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. If you're looking for top-tier performance without breaking the bank, this chip is a beast.
Whether it's high-FPS gaming, multitasking, or live streaming with video encoding, the 5800X handles it all like a champ. In my experience, it consistently delivers smooth gameplay and reliable performance across every title I throw at it—from AAA games to emulators—while my streaming PC churns through OBS and video rendering tasks effortlessly.
What really makes the 5800X stand out is just how much value you get for the price. You're getting 8 cores and 16 threads of pure performance built on the efficient Zen 3 architecture. For both gaming and productivity, it continues to be one of the best bang-for-your-buck CPUs you can buy today.
That said, there’s one thing to know: it runs hot. Not dangerously so, but hot enough that you need a good cooler—don’t cheap out here. I use quality aftermarket air coolers and my temps stay in check even under full load. If you pair this CPU with the right cooling, it’s an absolute powerhouse.