AMDRyzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Even with a stock cooler that came with my prior 5600x, it still runs cool with amazing performance.I love AM4 because it just makes sense compared to other sockets such as Intel's LG3866 or whatever; simple increments make sense and given the recent successes of x3d CPUs for gaming in particular, I'll definitely be moving to AM5 if I ever upgrade again in the future.

Quick point upfront... I was refreshing the 5700x3d page as it was seemingly selling out, then getting restocked. The non-Amazon sellers seem to be selling used ones, and at higher prices than Amazon charges for brand new. Be sure to keep an eye out for when Amazon themselves are selling it, as I personally wasn't going to take the chance with a used one from resellers.Due to being so late in the game on the 5800x3d, it's almost impossible to find without paying an arm and leg for it. I couldn't bring myself to pay the same or equal price of an 7800/9800x3d simply due to them not being made and thusly having super low stock or sketchy resale from China. If I was going to spend that money I might as well just total upgrade to AM5.I was slightly worried that the vcache increase wasn't going to be as huge factor as it was seemingly made out to be for the game(s) I was playing.People were right though, the vcache is amazing for gaming. My FPS increased and stopped stuttering even with a large amount of badly core-spread addons on top of the game to the point I had to get used to playing it with that much FPS, it felt weird due to how smooth it was.If your primary goal is to run games at higher settings it absolutely was worth the "downgrade" for me. I have been converted, I don't think I'll switch back from non-x3d CPUs until something comes along to replace it.tl;dr Absolutely worth every single penny.

Back in January 2020, I built a gaming PC with a Ryzen 2700X. The CPU served me well, but I did not win the silicon lottery (so ram would not run stable above 2933 MHz) and there was definitely stuttering - especially in the first 5-10 seconds after loading into a new map in a game.Fast forward to April 2024, and I just upgraded the CPU/Cooler, and Case (it was cheaper to get a new case then to replace all of the noisy fans in the old case).The first thing I noticed was how much cooler and efficient the 5700X3D runs compared to the 2700X it replaced. I was routinely seeing 58-63C temps (with spikes to 70+C) with the 2700X, and now I am running 40-45C (even sometimes as low as in the high 30C range, and occasionally 46-47C).Second thing is the complete absence of stuttering. I never realized how back the stuttering was, I knew it wasn't good, but holy moley - it is soooooo smooth. Also, this CPU seems to sip power, unlike the 2700X, which loved to drink down power.Third, I am now running ram at an ultra stable 3200 MHz. This computer also is nearly dead silent - other than some minor coil whine from the PSU.I have seen significantly more stable frame rates (running a game at 120 fps now stays super close to 120 fps vs frequent dips to 60-80 fps. Microstuttering is now almost zero all the time, vs double digits percents all the time, and did I say super silky smooth gaming? Yes, I could have gotten the 5800X3D, but for me, this thing seems to be underutilized now, vs my always stressed out 2700X that was sweating out much higher temps with a nasty stutter at times. I might have built this a bit too quiet or it could be how cool this CPU runs, since instead of deafening fans, I can only barely hear some very muted electrical hisses and whines at times from the UPS severely manhandled PSU, even when gaming hard. The case is a DeepCool CH360 Digital and the cooler is an Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB.

Awsome! This is SUCH a huge spike in CPU potency it's insane. And for $280 for this feels like such a great deal. I play games that are CPU heavy and the V-Tech 3D Technology on this CPU is definitely a change that you can feel impact your entire build's potential.

TL/DR: Processor good, computer go zoom.I built an am4 system a few years back, when graphics cards were hard to get, and cpu/motherboard prices were on the rise. I built on a bit of a budget, so I didn’t go crazy on the processor, and snagged a 3600. A reasonable amount of ram, decent graphics card, and the best motherboard I could get, so I wouldn’t be stuck without room to upgrade/expand later. Well, here we are, it’s later. I needed a bit of a bump to better enjoy the occasional game, and run some of my 3D modeling software a touch smoother. I didn’t want to commit to a full new build, but with the price of the 5800x3d vs some am5 platform options, I was a bit torn. That said, I didn’t have any need to go overboard, because my use case wouldn’t push a 5800x3d to its limits. Enter the 5700x3d, and at a price just over $200. The 5700x3d does great with everything I throw at it. It runs super stable, the temperature is well managed with most decent coolers, no issues with games, or any rendering software. This is a great way to get a nice performance bump across the board, and buy a few more years of use on your am4 platform. If you’re looking for an upgrade, this is a pretty solid one. Obviously, the price might be better or worse depending on when you’re reading this, so ymmv.HOWEVER. If you’re building a new computer, just go am5. Unless someone is giving you parts, or an amazing deal on something, it just doesn’t seem worth it outside of being a fantastic upgrade for current am4 owners. But I’m just a guy on the internet, giving my 2 cents.