AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD
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Buy on Amazon$279.99 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8 core, 16 thread desktop processor for streamers who run the game and OBS on one PC. At a tracked $279.99 it sits at the top of a $221 to $279.99 range from August 9 to October 19, 2026, so waiting for a lower price makes sense.
The listing gives a 4.7GHz max boost, 36MB of cache and DDR-3200 support on the AM4 socket. It supports PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 boards. A cooler is not included, so budget for one. More threads give you room for encoding, chat and capture alongside the game. Retailer rating is 4.8 across 24,114 ratings, one of the larger samples on the site.
- 8 cores and 16 threads for game plus OBS
- 4.7GHz max boost and 36MB of cache
- 4.8 across 24,114 retailer ratings
- Tracked at its high, $58.99 above the low
- No cooler included
- AM4 board with DDR4 is required
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 36 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 1.57"L x 1.57"W |
| Brand | AMD |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Model Number | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Item Weight | 2.8 ounces |
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