The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has earned its status as a legendary processor, remaining one of the top choices on the market even years after its introduction. This CPU marked the closing chapter for the AM4 socket and Zen 3 architecture while introducing AMD’s groundbreaking 3D V-Cache technology, which significantly enhanced gaming performance. However, it seems that the 5800X3D is finally approaching its obsolescence.
While AMD has not made any official announcements regarding the product’s status, a German tech outlet, PCGamesHardware, has declared that “the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is dead.” Their assertion is supported by the fact that the CPU has become difficult to find, especially in Europe and the U.S. It’s notably absent on major platforms such as Amazon, and it’s currently available from one third-party seller on Newegg for $500, shipped from Israel—an excessive price for this processor in 2024.
At my local Micro Center, I spotted a lone Ryzen 7 5800X3D in stock, but it was only available for in-store purchase, likely indicating that it’s part of their last remaining inventory. The newer Ryzen 7 7800X3D also faced similar availability issues recently, but it’s back on the market, albeit with an increased price tag starting around —$150 more than it was just a few months ago.
It is no surprise that CPUs featuring 3D V-Cache technology are gradually disappearing from shelves. A series of leaks and speculations suggest that AMD plans to introduce its next generation Ryzen 7 9800X3D soon, with potential release dates ranging from late October to November, and the most conservative predictions pointing to January 2025. Regardless, it appears that AMD is preparing to launch this new gaming CPU and is likely working to make space in the market for it.
For users still utilizing the AM4 platform, alternatives are accessible despite the dwindling stock of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The newer is a viable option. Sharing the same silicon as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, the 5700X3D operates at slightly lower clock speeds. This leads to a performance drop of about 3% to 5% in gaming, but in many instances, it performs comparably to its predecessor.
Though the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has returned to availability at a higher cost, it appears that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D may be on its way out for good. Approaching three years since its launch, while it remains a powerful gaming CPU, newer and faster alternatives are now available.