AMD is reportedly bringing an old CPU back to the market. Many gamers who are still using the AM4 socket may be able to save the cost of buying a new PC.
Those looking to upgrade their gaming PC currently have a tough time: The shortage of RAM and storage is driving prices up for many components, and individuals who also want to upgrade to a new CPU socket have to spend a lot of money.
The announcement comes just in time, that AMD wants to revive its old Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The CPU is among the best and most popular models ever.
An Indian retailer has now listed the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for about 310 US dollars, reported the magazine ArsTechnica. This would be cheaper than the launch price back in 2016: the price for the CPU was 449 US dollars, in Germany it cost 489 euros. Today, the CPU is no longer available and can only be purchased used.
Still, it remains questionable whether the price from the Indian seller is correct, as tariffs, costs, and shortages could ultimately push the selling price significantly higher.
For many gamers still using AM4 as a platform, the re-release could mean an important upgrade
What does the announcement mean for players? Those still on the AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM looking to push their setup further without transitioning to DDR5 might find the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D beneficial.
Although the 5800X3D is now several years old, it is still considered the best gaming CPU for the old socket. Those who do not already have a high-end CPU installed may be able to extract significant performance from their old system with the re-release, saving themselves the cost of a complete new purchase, which is likely to be significantly more expensive. Currently, a mid-range gaming PC costs about 1,200 euros or more.
And this is likely to affect many gamers, as the AM4 socket continues to be sold, and its market share has not decreased significantly.
Who does not benefit? People who have already maximized their AM4 system or have installed a CPU with an AM5 socket.
Officially, the old AM4 socket is now 10 years old, and the successor AM5 has been available for a few years. However, due to rising prices, the old socket is suddenly becoming popular again, and one can still buy and use AM4. But is AM4 still worthwhile, or should one switch to AM5 right away: AMD: Is AM4 still worth it or should you buy AM5 right away?
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