AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D 8-Core 3.4GHz AM4 CPU

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<h4><strong>AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D | 8 Cores / 16 Threads | 3.4GHz Base, up to 4.5GHz Boost | 96MB L3 (3D V-Cache™) | Socket AM4 | DDR4 | PCIe 4.0</strong></h4> <h4>Quick Specs</h4> <ul> <li>Game at the top of the AM4 platform with AMD’s 3D V-Cache™ technology</li> <li>Power through with 8 Zen 3 cores and 16 threads</li> <li>Boost up to 4.5 GHz when your games and apps demand it</li> <li>Tap into a massive 96MB of L3 cache for higher frame rates</li> <li>Drop straight into existing AM4 boards with DDR4 and PCIe 4.0</li> </ul> <h3>The Ultimate AM4 Gaming Processor</h3> <p>The AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D is the ultimate gaming processor for the DDR4 platform, and it’s built around AMD’s game-changing 3D V-Cache™ technology. By stacking a huge 96MB of L3 cache onto its 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 design, it feeds the CPU more game data closer to the cores — delivering higher frame rates in the titles that matter to gamers across South Africa, without needing a brand-new platform.</p> <h3>Zen 3 Performance, Ready to Boost</h3> <p>Built on the proven Zen 3 architecture, the 5800X3D runs at a 3.4 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.5 GHz with Precision Boost 2, so it stays responsive whether you’re gaming, streaming or tackling everyday productivity. With 8 cores and Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) for 16 threads, plus a 512KB L1 / 4MB L2 cache hierarchy, it has the muscle for serious multitasking as well as high-refresh gaming.</p> <h3>A Smart, Easy Upgrade for AM4 Builds</h3> <p>One of the 5800X3D’s biggest strengths is its socket AM4 compatibility. It works with X570, X470, B550, B450 and A520 chipsets, making it a superb drop-in upgrade for existing AM4 systems — often with just a BIOS update. It supports dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB (DDR4-3200), PCIe® 4.0, and even ECC memory with compatible motherboards, so you get modern connectivity without the cost of a full platform change.</p> <h3>Built for Modern Gaming and Cool Operation</h3> <p>Supporting AMD 3D V-Cache™, Windows® 11 gaming and AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium, the 5800X3D is engineered for today’s most demanding experiences. It’s manufactured on TSMC’s 7nm process with a 105W default TDP and a 90°C maximum operating temperature. No cooler is included in the box, and AMD recommends a liquid cooler for optimal performance — so pair it with a capable AIO to keep it running at its best.</p> <h4>FEATURES:</h4> <ul> <li>AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology with a massive 96MB L3 cache for higher gaming frame rates</li> <li>8 Zen 3 cores and 16 threads (Simultaneous Multithreading)</li> <li>3.4 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.5 GHz with Precision Boost 2</li> <li>Socket AM4 compatibility with X570, X470, B550, B450 and A520 chipsets</li> <li>Dual-channel DDR4 support up to 128GB (DDR4-3200), with ECC support on compatible boards</li> <li>PCIe® 4.0 connectivity with NVMe boot and RAID 0/1/10 support</li> <li>Supports Windows® 11 Gaming and AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium</li> <li>Built on TSMC 7nm FinFET process technology</li> <li>Unlocked for tuning, with a broad set of supported instruction extensions</li> <li>Cooler not included; liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance</li> </ul> <h4>SPECIFICATIONS:</h4> <ul> <li>Name: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D</li> <li>Family: Ryzen 7 (Ryzen 5000 Series)</li> <li>Processor Architecture: Zen 3</li> <li>Former Codename: Vermeer</li> <li>CPU Socket: AM4</li> <li># of CPU Cores: 8</li> <li># of Threads: 16</li> <li>Multithreading (SMT): Yes</li> <li>Base Clock: 3.4 GHz</li> <li>Max. Boost Clock: Up to 4.5 GHz</li> <li>CPU Boost Technology: Precision Boost 2</li> <li>L1 Cache: 512 KB</li> <li>L2 Cache: 4 MB</li> <li>L3 Cache: 96 MB</li> <li>Default TDP: 105W</li> <li>Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 90°C</li> <li>Supporting Chipsets: X570, X470, B550, B450, A520</li> <li>Instruction Set: x86-64</li> <li>System Memory Type: DDR4</li> <li>Memory Channels: 2</li> <li>Max. Memory: 128 GB</li> <li>Max. Memory Speed: DDR4-3200 (2x1R / 2x2R)</li> <li>ECC Support: Yes (requires motherboard support)</li> <li>PCI Express® Version: PCIe® 4.0</li> <li>Native USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)</li> <li>Native SATA Ports: 2</li> <li>Processor Technology (CPU Cores): TSMC 7nm FinFET</li> <li>Graphics: Discrete graphics card required</li> <li>Thermal Solution (PIB): Not included</li> <li>Recommended Cooler: Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance</li> <li>Operating System Support: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64-bit), RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit</li> </ul> <h4>WHAT’S IN THE BOX:</h4> <ul> <li>AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D Gaming Processor x1</li> </ul> <h4>Why AMD?</h4> <p>AMD Ryzen™ processors have earned a loyal following among gamers and creators worldwide for delivering exceptional performance and value. The Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D is a standout — a pioneering 3D V-Cache™ chip that remains one of the best gaming CPUs you can drop into an AM4 board. For South African gamers looking to get the most from an existing platform, it’s a smart, high-impact upgrade backed by AMD’s reputation for quality.</p>