AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU Review

1. Ryzen 7 5800X - Eight Core Sweet Spot?2. Operating Frequencies & Overclocking3. Testing Methodology4. CPU Tests: Cinebench R205. CPU Tests: Blender and V-Ray Rendering6. CPU Tests: 7-Zip Compression & Decompression7. CPU Tests: Handbrake H264 & H2658. Memory Tests: Memory Bandwidth and Latency9. Gaming: 3DMark Time Spy10. Gaming: F1 202011. Gaming: Grand Theft Auto V12. Gaming: Metro Exodus13. Gaming: Red Dead Redemption 214. Gaming: Shadow of the Tomb Raider15. Gaming: The Division 216. Technical: Power Draw, Efficiency, Temperatures17. Value: Cinebench Performance per £18. Closing Thoughts19. View All Pages

Performance per £ Value

Cinebench-weighted performance value shows a reasonable offering from the Ryzen 7 5800X. Intel’s £20 more expensive and slightly faster Core i9-10850K offers a similar level of value, but the Core i7-10700K does not keep trend.

It comes as no surprise to see then Ryzen 7 beating AMD’s halo 16-core offerings in terms of value. However, the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X and 3900XT both offer better performance and better value albeit at higher price points.

This chart highlights the tough position that AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X is placed in. The chip offers solid value versus Intel competitors. But versus its own Ryzen 9 siblings, there look to be better performing options for around £30-90 extra outlay.

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