'The Fastest Gaming CPU in the World' - Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Intel got out ahead of AMD’s newest Ryzen CPU launch with the Core i9-12900KS – Was it enough to take the fight out of AMD’s 3D V-Cache Ryzen 7 5800X3D, or is it still the world’s fastest gaming CPU?

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo - Supernova

Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:01 What's so "3D" about it and why is it for cache?
2:44 Gaming benchmarks
4:29 Productivity benchmarks
5:44 Thermals & power consumption
6:25 Overclocking...
7:11 Conclusion: Is it the fastest...?

[rightwingsafetysquad]

So, it's only 3% slower than a 12900KS. Uses half the power. Fits in a 5 year old motherboard.

It's an absolute win for me.

[BobSentell]

That last point is important. It is still using the AM4 socket. Intel creates a new socket every other release. So sure, this isn't the "fastest" chip out there, but for those who bought in a while back, it makes for a great upgrade without having to invest into an entirely new system.

[CrePiO]

Faster in games where it matters, for 40% less power and is 45% cheaper. Seems like a banger.

[BasketBaLLIsLife]

It's crazy to think of the insane range of performance that can be had from one single CPU socket. I built my current PC in early 2019 with an R5 2600 on a B450 board and have since upgraded to a 3600 which was already a great boost for gaming, but I could literally drop this CPU in my current MOBO and get like 50% more gaming performance. Heck, some people might even still be on 1st gen Ryzen and could upgrade to this. It hasn't been a perfectly smooth ride, but AM4 has been an absolutely legendary achievement.

[Rexinator]

It's actually quite insane to consider that it's on par with intels offering (in terms of gaming) and nearly half the cost and still using ddr4 ram, I can only wait to imagine what Amd has to offer with its upcoming generation.

[GlitchedEnt]

I normally fully agree with Anthony. In his point of a 12700K being a better value, I disagree. You said you paired the Intel with your fastest DDR5. That exponentially raises the cost for minor improvements on the work side.

[Dimondminer]

Its still rather impressive that this is not only still on AM4 but the fact that it is so damn power efficient as well vs Intel's top performers.

[ROFLPirate_x]

They failed to mention. On top of the $800 for the I9 12900KS you also need to spend more on RAM, more on a motherboard and more on. Power supply. 12900KS is an enthusiast part. The 5800X3D is actually for a regular consumer.

[panteleymonschekochikhin-k]

7:44
> i7-12700k DOMINATES if you need productivity
> 2% difference
This is getting ridiculous.

[sysghost]

Nice to see the CPU wars is back where it's supposed to be: Trading blows back and forth equally.

[mckirkus]

Wow, Flight Simulator averaging 113fps vs 80 for the non X3D version is pretty crazy. And it's beating the KS by 20fps for half the price. For hard core flight sim nerds this is going to be part of the go-to build, at least until the 7000 series comes out.

[Wutwutn]

Funny how even two years ago they said they wouldn’t recommend it for new builds and here I am in 2024 buying a 5700x3d brand new hahaha

[unpottedpotato]

Linus is slowly going from the guy who reviews the tech to the guy who appears every video to advertise the sponsor.

[Rafa-Silva-Alt]

As a last hurray for AM4, the swan song for this platform, I should say: Bravo! What a wild ride! AMD completely impressed me up to the very end. I'll keep building AM4 PCs for the time being, but I'm expecting anxiously for AM5 platform, that hopefully will compete head to head with Intel for the coming years. Farewall, AM4!

[soraaoixxthebluesky]

Keep in mind that you don’t need an expensive new board or DDR5 memory to utilize its full potential. AMD for the win here.

[doryiii]

The cost efficiency of this is insane. No scalped DDR5, used motherboards ok, low power requirements... a whole build with this can easily cost half of one with a 12900k/ks or more money can be thrown into a different tier GPU.

[Granturion]

Upgrading the second time without changing the motherboard. That is SO underrated. Love it.
So Intel could offer 20% better performance i wouldnt care because it even makes it more expensive to switch.

[tuanseattle]

It may looked like that the 12700K is cheaper, but once you factor in the motherboard cost, the Ryzen still has lower platform cost.

[ericmaki]

I’m so glad they talked Anthony to going on camera more. He knows his stuff. And I agree with a previous comment that his skills are improving.

[Seppe]

Just a few seconds into the video i am already impressed just by the difference in performance between a standard 5800x and the new 3d version.
AMD is really pumping out innovation after innovation over the last couple years. It's insane.