AMD allegedly brings back its best gaming CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800x3D. To this day, it is the best CPU for the old AM4 socket. MeinMMO editor would buy the CPU immediately for his old system if the prices are right in the end and the CPU is indeed supposed to come to Germany.
AMD currently relies on two sockets for its processors: AM4 and AM5. AM4 is now 10 years old and AM5 is considered the better successor.
But the sharply rising prices in the RAM and SSD sector lead to a rethink and even the old socket AM4 suddenly becomes interesting again. Currently, there are also speculations that AMD might bring back the Ryzen 7 5800x3D, which was its best gaming CPU at the time. This is reported somewhat by the English-language magazine Videocardz.com.
If it really becomes available in Germany at a fair price, buying the CPU would definitely be worth it.
The best upgrade option for old PC systems still using AM4
What kind of CPU is it? AMD’s new AM4 architecture came onto the market in 2016, sparking a resurgence of AMD processors. With the Ryzen 7 5800x3D, AMD raised the bar even higher: The x3D architecture was considered a milestone and complete architectural leap
(via Computerbase.de). To this day, there is no better CPU for the old AM4 platform and Intel still has difficulties catching up.
Is upgrading still worth it? The 5800X3D is still considered a very strong gaming CPU for AM4, and especially on an existing AM4 base, you save the additional costs for a motherboard and DDR5 that would arise from a complete platform change.
I personally still have two old AM4 systems at home, both using an older CPU (Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 5 5600G). If I were to upgrade the system with the Ryzen 5 5600G, that would mean an increase in performance of 50 to 60%. Since the computer is used solely for gaming and gaming particularly benefits from the x3D architecture, it would definitely be worth it in the long run, as prices for a complete new purchase are currently unaffordable.
Another option could be the smaller Ryzen 7 5700x3D, but this CPU is no longer really available and according to Geizhals.de is only available in pre-built systems. You still pay around 350 to 400 Euros for the processor used.
If you are generally wondering which socket for processors is still worth it, check out the following article on MeinMMO. Here we explain in detail where the differences lie and which socket is best suited for whom: AMD: Is AM4 still worth it or should you buy AM5 right away?
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